2024 Christmas parades and events happening in central North Carolina

Here’s a list of the Christmas parades and events happening throughout the Triangle and Fayetteville.

RALEIGH

The Rink

November 23 – January 20

The outdoor ice skating rink is located at Red Hat Amphitheater

Check here for hours of operation and tickets .

The Dessertery

Open from November 22 through December 23, The Dessertery is a boutique holiday café at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts.

Ticket holders get 1 hour of access to all-you-can-eat holiday treats and hot cocoa.

On select nights, Santa will make an appearance and be available for pictures.

Tickets are required for entry.

DURHAM

Durham Christmas Parade

Durham’s Holiday Parade : Saturday, December 14. Starts at 10 a.m. rain or shine.

The parade will make its way down Main Street in Downtown Durham.

CARY

Chinese Lantern Festival

From November 16 to January 12 the Koka Booth Amphitheatre will be lit up for the holidays.

Tickets are required for entry.

Cary Jaycees Christmas Parade

Saturday, December 14: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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