Illustration of Santa in a red suit sitting in an armchair as a small child shows him a paper list beside a lit fireplace (Doo Dah Parade - Winterfest)
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Doo Dah Parade - Winterfest

Participants help kick off Winterfest by riding, walking, or dancing along a parade route winding through the marketplace. Families can bring bikes, wagons, scooters, strollers, or anything with wheels to decorate at the Kid’s Corner activity tent or make a craft to carry. The procession finishes with the lighting of the Town Christmas Tree.

Fri, Dec 4, 2026 All ages

Plan Your Visit

Hours

Meet at the Kid’s Corner activity tent from 5:00 to 5:30 pm to decorate wheels or make a craft.

Accessibility

Limited handicap parking is available, and visitors must provide their own wheelchairs or mobility equipment.

Pets

Pets are not allowed at the market; leave them at home.

Location

460 S. Salisbury Ave., Spencer, NC 28159 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with young children

Vibe

Playful and festive

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Low

Tips & Advice

  • Bring your bike, wagon, scooter, stroller, or another wheeled ride to decorate and take along the parade route.
  • Head to the Kid’s Corner activity tent before the procession to decorate wheels or make a craft to carry.
  • Wear warm layers for the parade route so walking or watching outdoors in winter weather stays comfortable.
  • Use free surface lots or on-street parking, both available at no charge, to avoid paying for standard parking.
  • Leave pets at home because they are not allowed on the Winterfest market premises where the parade route winds.

Links & Contact

Run by Town of Spencer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the Doo Dah Parade for?

It is described as an event the entire family can enjoy.

What can participants bring to join the parade?

Bring a bike, wagon, scooter, stroller, or anything with wheels; participants can ride, walk, or dance along the route.

Can participants decorate their wheels or make something to carry?

Yes. Meet at the Kid’s Corner activity tent before the parade to decorate wheels or make a craft to carry along the route.

What happens at the end of the parade?

The parade winds through the marketplace and culminates with the lighting of the Town Christmas Tree.

Where can visitors park, and is accessible parking available?

Surface lots and on-street parking are available at no charge. Limited handicap parking is available; follow the parking attendants’ instructions.

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