Harrisburg Holiday Parade

Join the City of Harrisburg for the annual Cargill Holiday Parade! This year’s theme is “Very Vibrant Holiday.” The parade will feature giant parade balloons, marching band and dance/step/drill team performances, decorated floats, characters, Santa Claus and more! The parade takes place on Front and 2nd Streets from Market to North. After the parade, head to Strawberry Square to meet Santa, enjoy FREE hot chocolate and cookies (while supplies last) and find out the marching band, dance/step/drill team and Best in Theme winners. Marching bands are awarded $500 for 1st place, $300 for 2nd place and $200 for 3rd place along with trophies. The top three dance/step/drill teams receive trophies and the Best in Theme winner receives a $100 Amazon gift card and trophy. Also while in the City, be sure to grab lunch from one of the many terrific restaurants and get some holiday shopping done at the shops and boutiques. Share your photos with us using #HolidayParadeHBG!

PARADE MAP: available in November at harrisburgpa.gov/parade

PARKING: Get 4 hours of free street parking in the Downtown area using the code LUVHBG in the Parkmobile app (street parking is not available along the parade route). A discounted $10 rate is also available from 8am-8pm at the Market Square Garage courtesy of Park Harrisburg.