Cashiers, NC Christmas Parade 2026: Date, Route & Tips

Love a small-town Christmas parade? Head to the Cashiers, NC Christmas parade this year! Celebrating in the mountains for the Cashiers Christmas Parade is a great day trip from the Upstate.

As much as we love being in Greenville for the holidays, there are just some events that prove to be too much for the younger kids. The Poinsettia Christmas Parade is one example. Between finding parking downtown, getting there early enough to get a good spot, keeping the kids occupied until the parade starts, and then managing the hungry little guys upon getting home late, parade day can be extremely taxing on this mom’s holiday spirit!

I can’t exactly remember how we first heard about our new holiday tradition, but our Christmas now includes a trip to the mountains for the Cashiers Christmas Parade!

This post was originally published on Femme au foyer. 

About the Cashiers Christmas Parade

The 52nd Cashiers Christmas Parade will kick off at 3 pm on Saturday, December 5, 2026.

The parade includes floats, marching bands, musicians, vintage cars, fire engines, and even animals. The parade route starts at Frank Allen & 64 W, marches to the crossroads, and then turns onto 107 S to Cashiers School Rd. With ample parking and a mile of viewing, you’ll be sure to find the perfect vantage point to set up your chair. Just remember, some of the 50+ floats throw candy (as is a small-town tradition here in the Carolinas), so you’ll want to find a safe spot for the kids to gather up the goodies.

After the parade, be sure to explore The Village Green. A 13.2-acre park, The Village Green is an outdoor venue for community events, including concerts and festivals. In addition to the large public sculptures and seasonal gardens, the park also features a giant wooden children’s playground. If it isn’t too cold you could have a picnic, although my children are always rooting for snow, a not unheard of possibility in the mountains.

Plan Your Trip to Cashiers, NC

Cashiers is about 1½ hours from Greenville, so we’ll often combine the trip with other stops such as Rainbow Falls, a hike in Gorges State Park, or a ride on the Polar Express with the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad in Bryson City. For the parade route and updates, please visit the Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce parade page.

Cashiers Christmas Parade FAQ

When is the 2026 Cashiers Christmas Parade?

The 52nd Cashiers Christmas Parade is Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 3 to 5 pm, according to the Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce.

What is the parade route?

The Chamber says the parade begins at Frank Allen Road and US 64 W, travels through the Cashiers Crossroads, turns south onto Highway 107 and ends at Cashiers School Road.

Is there a rain date?

As of October 2026, the Chamber’s parade page doesn’t list a rain date. Check the Chamber’s parade page and its Facebook and Instagram (@cashiersareachamber) for parade updates, or call the Chamber at (828) 743-5191.

Can we watch the parade online?

The Chamber’s 2026 parade page says entries are announced at the Crossroads during a live stream. Check the Chamber’s parade page and social media for streaming details closer to the date.

What is there to do in Cashiers after the parade?

Right at the crossroads, The Village Green is a 13.2-acre park with walking paths, gardens, public sculpture and a community-built children’s playground.

Check out our full guide to Cashiers and the Sapphire Valley for lots more things to do. Or, discover more area parades in our Guide to Holiday Parades Near Greenville, SC.

Would your family enjoy a small-town holiday parade?