An Albemarle Downtown Christmas - December 5

On Friday, December 5 from 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m., celebrate the season with an Albemarle Downtown Christmas. There's something for everyone: a tree lighting at City Hall, visits with Santa at Courthouse Square Park, live music and dance performances, downtown stores open late, and children’s activities.

Albemarle Christmas Parade - December 13

Remember all of the fun we had during the 2024 Albemarle Christmas Parade? 

It's time to bring back the community back together to do it again! 

Click here to register to be part of the 2025 Albemarle Christmas Parade. The parade is Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 4:00pm.

Register and submit payment for your community group, business, float, homecoming queen, etc.

A late fee of $25/entry will be charged beginning Monday, November 24, 2025 at 5:01pm - Dec 1 at 5pm.

After December 1, no further registrations will be accepted.

For questions, contact Louisa Jane Hartsell at lhartsell@albemarlenc.gov or Lindsey Almond at lalmond@albemarlenc.gov

Nominate a deserving individual, organization, or family by Thursday, November 13, to be the Grand Marshal for the Albemarle Christmas Parade.