Christmas Parades and Tree Lightings Near Harrisonburg (2026)
These 5 parades and parade-and-lighting events have 2026 dates published by a city, downtown association or organizing group. They are in Harrisonburg and nearby Shenandoah Valley communities; hours and admission are included only where the source states them.
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| Event | Where | Date | Starts | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisonburg Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting | Harrisonburg | Saturday, December 5, 2026 | 7:00pm | Free |
| Bridgewater Christmas Parade | Bridgewater | December 5, 2026 | Lineup at Harrison Park: 3:30 PM; Parade Begins: 4:30 PM | See website |
| 2026 Grottoes Christmas Parade | Grottoes | Sunday, December 6th, 2026 | 5:00 p.m. | See website |
| Staunton Christmas Parade | Staunton | Monday Nov 30th, 2026 | 7:00pm | See website |
| 2026 Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting | Winchester | Monday, November 30, 2026 | 07:00 PM | See website |
Every event, in detail
Harrisonburg Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting
409 South Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
- Holiday parade
- Tree lighting
- Date
- Saturday, December 5, 2026
- Starts
- 7:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Good for
- Families
The parade travels south on Main Street from the Rockingham County Office Building on Gay Street to City Hall, followed by a tree lighting in Court Square. The city lists the parade start time as 7:00pm.
Details from harrisonburgva.gov, checked Nov 1. Plans change; confirm before you go.
Bridgewater Christmas Parade
Dynamic Aviation, 1402 Airport Road, Bridgewater, VA 22812
- Christmas parade
- Floats
- Marching bands
- Date
- December 5, 2026
- Starts
- Lineup at Harrison Park: 3:30 PM; Parade Begins: 4:30 PM
- Good for
- Families
The parade route begins at Bridgewater Foods on Depot Street, proceeds down North Main Street, and continues via High Street and McGuffin Avenue into Harrison Park. The organizer lists lineup at Harrison Park at 3:30 PM and the parade start at 4:30 PM.
Details from dynamicaviation.com, checked Nov 1. Plans change; confirm before you go.
2026 Grottoes Christmas Parade
601 Dogwood Avenue, Grottoes, VA 24441
- Christmas parade
- Holiday lights
- Date
- Sunday, December 6th, 2026
- Starts
- 5:00 p.m.
- Good for
- Families
The parade takes place in Grottoes; the town’s page announces the date and start time but does not specify a route or starting point. The 2026 theme is “Stars, Stripes & Christmas Lights.”
Details from townofgrottoes.com, checked Nov 1. Plans change; confirm before you go.
Staunton Christmas Parade
50 West Beverley Street, Staunton, VA 24401
- Christmas parade
- Date
- Monday Nov 30th, 2026
- Starts
- 7:00pm
- Good for
- Families
The Staunton Downtown Development Association announces the 2026 parade and its 7:00pm start. The page does not specify the route or a starting point.
Details from stauntondowntown.org, checked Nov 1. Plans change; confirm before you go.
2026 Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting
20 North Loudoun Street, Winchester, VA 22601
- Holiday parade
- Tree lighting
- Date
- Monday, November 30, 2026
- Starts
- 07:00 PM
- Good for
- Families
The parade route follows Piccadilly Street from Cameron to Braddock, Braddock Street from Cameron to Cork, and Cork Street from Braddock to Cameron. After the parade, the city holds its tree lighting near 20 North Loudoun Street.
Details from winchesterva.gov, checked Nov 1. Plans change; confirm before you go.
More Christmas in Harrisonburg
Questions people ask
When are Christmas parades and tree lightings near Harrisonburg open this year?
Harrisonburg Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting: Saturday, December 5, 2026. Bridgewater Christmas Parade: December 5, 2026. 2026 Grottoes Christmas Parade: Sunday, December 6th, 2026. Staunton Christmas Parade: Monday Nov 30th, 2026.
Are there free Christmas parades and tree lightings near Harrisonburg?
Harrisonburg Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting lists free admission. Some activities inside may still cost extra.
Every date, hour and price on this page comes from the parade or lighting's own website or social page, and we re-check the list every week until Christmas. Run a parade or lighting in Harrisonburg, VA that should be here? Tell us.
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