Nov 05,2026
Mark your calendars for an unforgettable evening on Friday, December 4, 2026 as the 33rd Annual Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting celebration returns! Join us for a festive night filled with family fun, lights, and music as we celebrate the holiday season. Parade viewing will be available throughout the Currituck Community Park in Barco, but the Tree Lighting and Main Stage will be located at the Currituck Extension Center at 120 Community Way.
Pre-Event Festivities
The YMCA will be offering reindeer games at the Currituck Family YMCA prior to the tree lighting and parade. If you time it right, you may even get to catch a glimpse of Santa!
Tree Lighting
At 6:45 p.m., gather around for the grand tree lighting ceremony in the courtyard between the Currituck Extension Center and the YMCA. Local dance troupes will perform festive holiday routines. Be sure to grab a free cup of cocoa and visit our food trucks and nonprofit vendors for festive snacks or dinner.
Parade Begins at 7:00 p.m.
The excitement continues as the holiday parade begins at 7:00 p.m. Enjoy a lineup of festive floats, colorful costumes, lively music, and dazzling lights as we kick off the holiday season together. This year’s parade theme is “America 250”. Leading the way will be the legendary Betsy Dowdy, a young hero of the American Revolution who started her heroic journey right here in Currituck County. The event will also be livestreamed for viewing from home at go.ncsu.edu/ctuckparade.
Admission: This event is FREE and open to the public but please register at 2026ctuckparade.eventbrite.com so that we can be prepared for your visit!
Parade Entry: If you are interested in participating in the parade, you MUST complete the entry form at go.ncsu.edu/ctuckparadeentry by Monday, November 30, 2026 at noon. The Holiday Parade is organized by the Currituck County Center of NC Cooperative Extension.
For assistance with entry forms, more information or for accommodations for individuals with disabilities please contact Anna Martin at 252-232-2261 or [email protected].
