The Kannapolis Christmas Parade is scheduled for December 13 at 6 p.m. in Downtown Kannapolis. The event will take place along Laureate Way and West Avenue. According to the City of Kannapolis, thousands of lights will illuminate each participating entry, making the parade one of North Carolina’s nighttime holiday events.
Registration is now open for those interested in participating in the parade or sponsoring an award category. Whether marching with a brass band, designing a float for a civic group, or representing a local school or church, participants must decorate their entries with holiday lights.
Prospective participants can find application details at kannapolisnc.gov/christmas-parade-application or contact Becky Tolle via email at [email protected] for more information. These details and the online application link were included in the city’s official announcement. The parade, sponsored by the City of Kannapolis, includes cash awards in various categories for bands, churches, civic organizations, and schools. The deadline for registration is 5 p.m. on November 1. Late entries will not be accepted.
