Thinking about bringing the family to a Christmas Parade near Greenville, SC? You really can’t beat the tradition of attending a Christmas Parade with your kids. It might be a little bit nippy but thankfully we live in the Upstate where early December isn’t typically bone-chilling cold. Grab your jackets, lawn chairs, and maybe a mug of hot cider to check out this list of Christmas Parades in Greenville, Spartanburg, and nearby areas!
If you don’t see your town’s parade in the list under Greenville or Spartanburg, scroll all the way to the calendar listings. There are a lot of parades this year and we have tried to list as many as we could find.
While we do our best to offer accurate information, please check with these venues and organizations before visiting. Please help keep Kidding Around Greenville free by not copying and reproducing this list without permission.
Christmas Parades Near Greenville, SC
We’ll be updating this list throughout the season. Parades are listed in date order.
Clemson’s Magic of Christmas Parade (December 2nd, 2025)
Fountain Inn Christmas Parade on Main Street in Fountain Inn (December 3rd, 2025 from 5:30 – 7 pm)
Piedmont Holly Jolly Christmas Parade in Piedmont (December 6th, 2025 at 11 am)
Christmas Parade in Mauldin, SC (December 6th, 2025 at 2:00 pm) – Starts at Golden Strip Career Center and ends at the BridgeWay Station.
Greenville Poinsettia Christmas Parade (December 6th, 2025 at 6:30 pm) – This parade has taken place for over 75 years in Greenville. The route is on Main Street from the intersection with Augusta to the intersection at North Street. Happening rain or shine.
Christmas Parade in Greer (December 7th, 2025 at 2:30 pm) – The 2025 Greer Christmas Parade, benefits Greer Relief and features over 90 parade units including numerous businesses, clubs, organizations, churches, schools, dignitaries, and marching bands. As always Santa Claus will be the featured guest of the parade. The parade route is 1.1 miles long, begins at Poinsett Street & Memorial Drive, and ends at N. Main Street & Cunningham Drive.
City of Anderson Christmas Parade (December 7th, 2025 at 3 pm ) – Line up on Main Street to see the Christmas parade.
Christmas Parade in Simpsonville (December 7th, 2025 at 3 pm) The parade will run north to south along NE & SE Main Street through downtown Simpsonville. This year’s theme is “Winter Wonderland.”
Travelers Rest Christmas Parade (December 13th, 2025 at 10 am) Running on South Main Street this year’s theme is “Christmas on Broadway.”
Slater Marietta Christmas Parade (December 14th, 2025 at 3 pm)
Denver Downs Christmas Parade (December 21st, 2025 line up at 2 pm and start at 3 pm)
Christmas Parades Near Spartanburg, SC
Williamston Christmas Parade (November 30th, 2025 at 5 pm) Starts at Grace United Methodist Church and stop right after Bojangles.
Landrum Christmas Parade (December 4th, 2025 at 6 pm)
Union Christmas Parade (December 5th, 2025 at 6 pm)
Gaffney Christmas Parade (December 5th, 2025 at 6 pm) Celebrate the Christmas season with the parade, which is then followed by a festival with a laser show and family fun. They have inflatables, rides, vendors, meet and greet with Santa, train ride, and more.
Duncan Christmas Parade (December 6th, 2025 at 7 pm) “Light Up the Night” Route will start at Byrnes High School.
Clinton Christmas Parade (December 6th, 2025 at 10 am)
Honea Path Christmas Parade (December 6th, 2025 at 11 am) Begins on North Main Street and ends at Chiquola Baptist Church. Wave to Santa, enjoy festive floats, marching bands, and holiday cheer as the “Little Town with a Big Heart” comes alive with Christmas spirit
Boiling Springs Christmas Parade (December 6th, 2025 at 10 am) One of Spartanburg’s most popular parades is the one that takes place in Boiling Springs.
Cowpens Christmas Parade (December 6th, 2025 at 10 am) Parade starts at 187 Battleground Rd
Inman Christmas Parade (December 6th, 2025 at 5:30pm) (Rain Date – December 13th at 5:30 pm) There will be performances by Emmanuel Arts and StarMakers Dance Company, photos with Santa, a Christmas Village, food trucks and more entertainment for you and the family to enjoy.
Laurens Christmas Parade (December 6th, 2025 at 4 pm) The parade route will be up Main Street. Santa Claus is scheduled to make his appearance.
Belton Christmas Parade (December 6th, 2025 at 3 pm)
Chesnee Christmas Parade (December 6th, 2025 at 6 pm)
Enoree Christmas Parade (December 7th, 2025 at 2 pm)
Greenwood Christmas Parade (December 7th, 2025 at 2:30 pm)
Campobello Christmas Parade (December 7th, 2025 at 3 pm) After the parade, have your picture taken with Santa.
Spartanburg Christmas Parade (December 9th, 2025 at 6:30 pm) This popular family favorite is back with more lights, more lights, and even more joy!
Pacolet Christmas Parade (December 13th, 2025 at 5:30 pm) Starts at Pacolet Elementary, continues down W Main Street to Hwy 150, up Hwy 9, and ends at the T.W. Edwards Center. The annual Pacolet Christmas Parade is coming to town! Expect music, candy, fun, and excitement for the whole family.
Lyman Christmas Parade (December 13th, 2025 at 5 pm) Parade will begin and end at Old Mill Parking lot on Community Street.
Reidville Christmas Parade (December 13th, 2025 at 3 pm) There’s no place like Gnome theme.
Woodruff Christmas Parade (December 14th, 2025 at 3 pm)
Other Christmas Parades: Western North Carolina & the Upstate
Asheville Holiday Parade (November 22nd, 2025 from 11 am – 2 pm) – Mark your calendars—Downtown Asheville’s Holiday Parade is back on! This year’s theme is Toyshop Whimsy.
The City of Seneca Christmas Parade (December 1st, 2025 at 6 pm) Theme this year is “The Magic of Christmas.”
Pickens Christmas Parade (December 5th, 2025 at 7 pm) This year’s theme is “Christmas Traditions & Tales”
Highlands Christmas Parade (December 6th, 2025 at 10 am) What happens when the bands, camels, and floats arrive in Highlands? An amazing small-town Christmas Parade that you don’t want to miss! Gather all your family, friends and neighbors and join the merry making on Main Street for this long-standing Highlands Christmas tradition. The parade begins at 10:00 a.m., don’t be late!
Annual Christmas Parade in Cashiers, NC (December 6th, 2025 at 3 pm)The parade runs along US Highway 64 West and NC 107 South. The parade features a joyful procession of creatively decorated floats, local organizations, school groups, fire trucks, classic cars, and even a special appearance by Santa Claus himself.
Hendersonville, NC Christmas Parade (December 6th, 2025 at 6 pm) Runs along Main Street in Hendersonville.
Downtown Brevard Christmas Parade (December 6th, 2025 at 2:30 pm)
Tryon Christmas Parade (December 10th, 2025 at 6 pm)
Dacusville Christmas Parade (December 13th, 2025 at 2 pm) The theme of this year’s parade is “All American Christmas.”
Easley Christmas Parade of Lights (December 13th, 2025 at 6 pm) The parade will begin at the intersection of East Main St & Bradley Avenue, travel down Main Street, left onto South 1st Street, and left onto West 1st Street.
Tips from Our Readers for Attending Parades with Children
Lorraine says, “Bring chairs for everyone, snacks, drinks, wear layers of clothing, bring hat/gloves/scarf, bring small toys that you don’t mind losing in a crowd, be prepared to hold child up or place on shoulders to see over the crowd unless you are in the front.”
Pete says, “Get there early with foldable chairs and blankets if cold.”
While we do our best to offer accurate information, please check with these venues and organizations before visiting. Please help keep Kidding Around Greenville free by not copying and reproducing this list without permission.
Christmas Parades On Our Calendar
Christmas parades organized by date.
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I didn’t know where else to post this where the City of Greenville might see it, but I wanted to let them know what a total disappoint this year’s Poinsettia parade was. We’ve gone every year for the past 6 years and it is an annual tradition that may be ending based solely on this year’s parade. The biggest disappointment being there was no Santa this year. People all around us were incredulous. One little girl was asking if Santa wasn’t in the parade because he was sick. A parent said with all of these children here, how can you… Read more »
I went to the poinsettia parade the 1st year I moved here and haven’t been back. It’s been 4 yrs. I prefer going to the Travelers rest, Greer and Easley parades. They are small but more involved than the Greenville parade. My kids love the performances and the fact that they give you candy. Thank God I didn’t waste my time going to the poinsettia parade. Sorry you had such a horrible time.