Christmas Parade

A holiday tradition with a twist! Children will be given a Christmas Bell to help ring in the Spirit of Christmas! Join us in historic downtown Farmington as we ring in the holiday season including an appearance by Santa Claus!  The evening Christmas parade is a long-standing tradition in Farmington!  Families flock to Historic Downtown Farmington for a peek at Santa and to be mesmerized by the twinkling lights, carolers, and holiday scenes.  The annual Christmas parade begins at 5:30pm and is traditionally held the Thursday after Thanksgiving. 

Where is the best place to view the parade?

Anywhere along Main Street in Downtown is prime viewing.  The parade route will run along Main Street in Historic Downtown, from Wall Street to Auburn. The judging platform is located at the intersection of Main Street and Orchard. 

Parade Entry Information

Deadline for entries and payment is Friday, November 18, 2022. Parade lineup at 4:00pm parade starts at 5:30pm. Lineup area begins at Wall and Main St. Registration deadline is Friday, November 18th.  On-line registration is available here.