Friday, December 3rd @ 6:30pm
The Downtown Lenoir Starry Night Christmas Parade is a much-loved holiday tradition in the city. High school bands march and perform, numerous community groups and businesses enter floats, and Santa visits every year!
Theme
The theme this year is “Walking in a Winter Wonderland.” Are sleigh bells ringing? Is there a snowman in the meadow. Are you snuggling by a fire? Decorate your floats and vehicles with snowy hometown nostalgia.
Street Closures
- Street Closures will begin at 3:30 pm for the Parade Line-Up area.
- College Avenue will be closed from Willow Street to Virginia Street including all intersections in between.
- Harper Avenue will be closed from Willow Street to West Avenue.
- Additional Street Closures will begin at 5:00 pm for the Parade Route.
- Harper Avenue will be closed from Mulberry Street to West Avenue.
- Mulberry Street will be closed from Harper Avenue to Ashe Avenue.
- Ashe Avenue will be closed from Mulberry Street to Main Street.
- Main Street will be closed from Ashe Avenue to Harper Avenue.
- West Avenue will be closed from Mulberry Street to Broadway Street.
Parade Route
Dos and Don’ts for Participants & Spectators
| DO | DO NOT |
|---|---|
| Walk beside your float/vehicle and hand out candy | Throw candy or other items from floats or vehicles |
| Supervise all children | Leave children unattended |
| Play appropriate music if desired | Use a portable PA system to talk to the crowd |
| Stay on the sidewalk and behind barricades | Put children on floats for photos |
| Spread Christmas cheer | Distribute printed materials |
| Dress for the Christmas holiday | Dress like Santa |
| Report lost children to police | Ignore children who appear to be lost |
| Drive to the end of the unloading zone before unloading your float/vehicle | Stop before the end of the route to unload your float/vehicle |
