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Local Tree Lightings & Parades

2023 Holiday Family Fun Guide

November 1, 2023

Nothing says 'Christmas Spirit' like stringing up beautiful lights - here is a list of all the local Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremonies and Holiday Parades for Hickory, Lincolnton, Statesville, Morganton, and everywhere in between. This list is being updated as events are made public, so bookmark away and head back often. 

Click on the pink links for more details. As always, events are subject to change with or without notice so make sure to confirm prior to attending.  If you know of an event we should add to our list, please use the "Submit An Event" form to send in the information, or email carlaw@macaronikid.com.

Kick off your holiday season at these tree lightings, festivals, and parades:


Light Up Lenoir
Nov. 16th, 5 PM

City of Hickory Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony
Nov. 17th, 5:45 PM - 8:30 PM

Christmas in the Market (Sawmills)
Nov. 18th, 2 PM 

Light Up Granite Falls
Nov. 20th, 3:15 PM

Lincolnton Candyland Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting
Nov. 26th, 4 PM

Downtown Statesville  Christmas Tree Lighting
Nov. 30th, 6 PM

Newton Light Up the Town

Dec. 1st, 5 PM

Catawba Small Town Tree Lighting
Dec. 2nd, 4 PM to 7 PM

Valdese Christmas Parade
Dec 2nd, 10 AM

Christmas Comes to Conover
Dec. 5th, 3 PM (Tree Lighting at 6 PM)



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