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Manteo Christmas Parade — Downtown Holiday Procession

Event details

Date: December 5, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: 207 Queen Elizabeth Street, Manteo, NC 27954

About the parade

The annual Christmas Parade begins at 10:30 AM and travels through Downtown Manteo, featuring floats, performers, civic groups, and community organizations. Local emcees will introduce the entries from the stage outside Dare Arts while the procession moves from Manteo High School to the College of The Albemarle – Dare Campus.

For safety, spectators are encouraged to stay outside the parade route.

Visit the Manteo Christmas Parade page →