32nd Annual Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting Celebration

Hometown Holidays
Mark your calendars for an unforgettable evening on December the 5th as the 32nd Annual Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting celebration returns! Join us for a festive night filled with family fun, lights, and music as we celebrate the holiday season. Parade viewing will be available throughout the Currituck Community Park in Barco, but the Tree Lighting and Cookies and Cocoa will take place at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center at 120 Community Way.

Official Festivities Begin at 6:00 PM

The evening officially kicks off with the always popular Reindeer Games at 6:00 PM. Families and kids can enjoy holiday-themed activities, visit the food trucks, and warm up with cookies and cocoa to get in the spirit of the season.At 6:50 PM, gather around for the grand tree lighting ceremony in the courtyard between the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center and the YMCA. Watch as the beautiful lights bring our holiday tree to life, setting the stage for the evening's main event: the holiday parade.

Parade Begins at 7:00 PM

The excitement continues as the holiday parade begins at 7:00 PM. Enjoy a lineup of festive floats, colorful costumes, lively music, and dazzling lights as we kick off the holiday season together. This year’s parade theme is “Hometown Holidays”. The event will also be livestreamed for viewing from home at go.ncsu.edu/ctuckparade.

Admission: This event is free and open to the public but please register at 2025 Currituck Parade - eventbrite.com so that we can be prepared for your visit!

Parade Entry: If you are interested in participating in the parade, you MUST complete the entry form at go.ncsu.edu/ctuckparadeentry by Monday, December 1st at noon.  The Holiday Parade is organized by Moyock Women’s Club and N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center.

For assistance with entry forms, more information or for accommodations for individuals with disabilities please contact Cameron Lowe at 252-232-2261 or cameron_lowe@ncsu.edu. Alternatively, you can contact Kevin McCord at Kevin.McCord@CurrituckCountyNC.gov.