Programs

Here's your chance to be part of the 2026 Albemarle Christmas Parade. The parade is Saturday, December 12, 2026, at 4:00pm. This year, we are introducing a theme! We would love to see floats decorated in Christmas Nostalgia. Bring back the magic of Christmases past with vintage decorations like bubble lights, tinsel trees, old-fashioned toy shops, cozy mantel scenes, and classic holiday trains. New this year! To celebrate creativity and incentivize great float designs, we'll award Lowe's gift cards of $250 to 1st place, $150 to 2nd place and $100 for 3rd place. Plus, all 3 winners will receive free entry to next year's parade!

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 30 at 5:01pm. The final registration deadline is Monday, December 7, at 5pm. After that date, no further registrations will be accepted.

Add-on fees will be charged for additional vehicles.

For questions, contact Katie Lynn at klynn@albemarlenc.gov or Cindy Burris at cburris@albemarlenc.gov. We look forward to seeing you on December 12!