Holiday Season Parades in the Champaign-Urbana Area

Holiday parades for families in Champaign-Urbana and beyond

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We’ve put together a list of all the Christmas holiday parades in Champaign-Urbana and beyond for the 2024 season.

The following parades can be found across Champaign, McLean, Ford, and Iroquois counties, so don’t fret if you miss one. Generally, they’re within an hour of Champaign-Urbana.

Please note that some parades may be cancelled or postponed in the event of inclement weather, so when in doubt check first.

Saturday, November 23, 2024

Gibson City Christmas Parade

Location: Gibson City, Gibson City
Time: 6:30 pm
Gibson City brings will again hold their annual lighted holiday parade this year, with a festive parade happening in downtown Gibson City. Retail and food vendor’s, downtown shopping, kid zone, lighted parade and a visit from Santa.

Sunday, November 24, 2024

Farmer City Christmas Parade

Location: Downtown Farmer City, Farmer City
Time: 2:00 pm
One of the largest Christmas parades in central Illinois with marching bands, holiday floats, Shriners, antique cars and tractors, and much more!

Saturday, November 30, 2024

Champaign Center Parade of Lights

Location: Downtown Champaign, Champaign
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The Parade of Lights in Downtown Champaign The shop local holiday season officially kicks off on Saturday, November 30, on Small Business Saturday in the heart of Downtown Champaign! Come to downtown Champaign early to enjoy more festivities including an indoor market, horse and carriage rides, visits with Santa Claus, and more! Pre-parade activities start at 1 pm. The theme of this year's parade is Candy Cane Lane More information at www.champaigncenter.com/parade-of-lights/. Stay up-to-date on the event and downtown happenings by liking and following @champaigncenter on social media! The parade will start promptly at 6 p.m. This is a free…read more…

Friday, December 6, 2024

Tuscola Christmas Parade

Location: Tuscola Ervin Park, Tuscola
Time: 6:00 pm
Tuscola's First Annual Lighted Christmas Parade will take place on Friday, December 6 at 6 p.m. Lineup at 5:30 p.m. at Ervin Park. More info here.

Saturday, December 7, 2024

Monticello Christmas Parade

Location: Monticello Courthouse Square Historic District, Monticello
Time: 11:30 am
The parade is in Downtown Monticello on December 7, 2024 stepping off at 11:30 AM. You are invited to participate and help make this a fun event for the entire community. The 2024 parade theme is: "CHRISTMAS IN CANDYLAND” The parade route will be the same as last year, north on Hamilton to Center, west on Center to State, south on State back to the school. A map will be published here soon.

Weldon Village Christmas

Location: Weldon Village Hall, Weldon
Time: 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Head to Weldon for their Annual Weldon Village Christmas!! They will kick off the holiday season with a LIGHTED Christmas Parade!

Not all parades had public information available at the publishing time of this post, so please send us information as it is released and we will update. You can add new events to our calendar here.

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