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Downtown Waynesville Christmas Parade: Hometown Heritage

Dec 07

6:00 PM — 8:00 PM|Add to Calendar
285 N Main Street, Waynesville, NC 28786

The Downtown Waynesville Christmas Parade is a beloved holiday tradition.

This year, festive floats, marching groups, performers, businesses, and community organizations will showcase their holiday creativity around the theme, “Hometown Heritage.”

Come out to see the intricate floats make their way down Main Street as they compete for spots as the first, second, and third most beautifully decorated.

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