Christmas parade Coverage

Severe weather cancels Wool E. Bull's Winter Wonderland & Chinese Lantern Festival on Sunday

Wool E. Bull's Winter Wonderland, two local parades and the NC Chinese Lantern Festival have been canceled Sunday due to severe weather.

WRAL staff

2023 Tarboro Christmas Parade canceled

The Tarboro Edgecombe Chamber of Commerce's Christmas Parade canceled the parade. Heavy rain and strong winds are expected throughout the viewing area on Sunday. The impending weather prompted a Weather Alert Day from WRAL meteorologists.

WRAL staff

Cary Christmas Parade delivers holiday cheer

The 2023 Cary Jaycees Christmas Parade gets underway Saturday at 2 p.m. in downtown Cary.

Watch the Cary Christmas Parade

Cary's annual parade starts at 2 p.m. in downtown Cary. WRAL is a proud community partner and will have a float in the parade.

Durham, Cary and Fayetteville make safety preparations for Saturday Christmas parades

The holiday season is in full swing, and this weekend will be a busy one for Christmas parades. Durham, Cary, and Fayetteville are all hosting their Christmas parades on Saturday - and each town is approaching safety preparations differently.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

Safety preparations for multiple Christmas parades this weekend

The holiday season is in full swing, and this weekend will be a busy one for Christmas parades. Durham, Cary, and Fayetteville are all hosting their Christmas parades on Saturday - and each town is approaching safety preparations differently.

How to watch the Durham Holiday Parade

Coverage of the Durham Holiday Parade begins Dec. 9 at 9:30 a.m. on WRAL-TV and WRAL.com. WRAL is a proud community partner.

Santa welcomed by firetruck and sirens at Durham Holiday Parade: 5+ parades to check out today

The Durham Holiday Parade is one of many happening Saturday in the Triangle, and you can watch from the comfort of your couch.

Raleigh Christmas Parade kicks off Saturday morning

Grab your coat, a cozy hot cocoa and your holiday cheer: Saturday is the 79th Annual Raleigh Christmas Parade!

Final preparations underway for Raleigh Christmas Parade

It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas here in Raleigh. The 79th annual Raleigh Christmas Parade is Saturday, and WRAL News is bringing it to you live.

From Apex to Vass: 2023 holiday events in your town

Celebrate the season in your hometown with parades, holiday lights and special shopping! There are events all over the Triangle throughout the season.

Kathy Hanrahan, WRAL lifestyle editor

Parade safety: Town of Stem tightens vehicle inspections in memory of Hailey Brooks

It's been nearly one year since 11-year-old Hailey Brooks was hit and killed by a runaway truck during Raleigh's Christmas parade. One small town in Granville County is leading the way, pioneering changes to parade safety supported by the Brooks family.

North Carolina Veterans Day Parade in Raleigh canceled, ceremony to proceed

The 2023 North Carolina Veterans Day Parade, scheduled for Saturday in downtown Raleigh, has been canceled, organizers say.

Julian Grace, WRAL anchor/reporter

Zebulon holiday celebration to include car show, toy drive, live performances, movie

Zebulon's Deck the Hall-Z Holiday Celebration takes place Dec. 8 at town hall.

Destinee Patterson, WRAL reporter

Bill leads Zebulon to replace Christmas parade with 'Deck the Hall-Z' event

Legislation in the General Assembly led Zebulon to cancel its Christmas parade and replace it with a stationary event.

Zebulon to replace annual Christmas parade with 'Deck the Hall-Z' event

Thursday, the Zebulon Chamber of Commerce announced it will not host a Christmas parade in 2023. The annual parade will be replaced with a stationary event.

Destinee Patterson, WRAL reporter

Raleigh Christmas parade planners, city council to discuss changes for 2023

The Greater Raleigh Merchants Association plans to address the Raleigh City Council on Tuesday about planned changes to the city's annual Christmas parade.

WRAL Staff

City and Merchants Association working on non-motorized parade compromise

City of Raleigh staff reached out to the Merchant's Association with a compromise for a non-motorized parade.

Raleigh Christmas Parade will happen in November without vehicles

The Greater Raleigh Merchants Association announced the 2023 Raleigh Christmas Parade will continue on Nov. 18 without vehicles.

WRAL Staff

Brooks family and business owners respond to Christmas parade cancellation

Brooks family and business owners speak out about the annual Raleigh Christmas parade being canceled this year.

2023 Raleigh Christmas Parade canceled: Raleigh assistant city manager explains why

Assistant City Manager Evan Raleigh is set to discuss the decision to cancel the 2023 Raleigh Christmas Parade.

City of Raleigh will not grant Christmas Parade permit

Raleigh leaders have denied the permit for the 2023 Christmas Parade out of respect for the family of a girl who was killed in a parade-related crash last year. The city is working on alternative events to celebrate the holiday season.

Brooks family, business owners react to 2023 Raleigh Christmas Parade cancellation

Raleigh leaders have denied the permit for the 2023 Christmas Parade out of respect for the family of a girl who was killed in a parade-related crash last year. The city is working on alternative events to celebrate the holiday season.

WRAL Staff

Crowds gather to enjoy 2022 Durham Holiday Parade

The holiday spirit moved down Main Street in Durham.

Santa arrives in downtown Durham

The man in red, the main attraction, greeted kids and the young at heart at the end of the annual Durham Holiday Parade.