In our enchanting part of North Carolina, Rowan County is where the holiday season comes alive with a dazzling array of parades and Christmas tree lightings that will ignite your festive spirit. In this guide, we'll take you on a magical journey through the county's most spectacular holiday parades and Christmas tree lightings - each a unique celebration of community, tradition, and the true spirit of the season.

2023 Rowan County Holiday Parades

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Each year, a delightful array of holiday parades paint the streets of Rowan County's towns with festive colors and joyful celebrations. From the "Tis the Season Spectacular" parade in Salisbury, N.C. and Spencer, N.C. to the Southern Rowan Christmas Parade in China Grove, N.C. and Landis, N.C., and more, each event brings communities together in a shared spirit of holiday merriment, making our county a destination filled with seasonal magic and tradition.

 

'Tis the Season Spectacular ParadePhoto by "'Tis the Season Spectacular" on Facebook

 

China Grove & Landis' "Southern Rowan Christmas Parade"

November 21, 2023

3 P.M. in Landis, 4 P.M. in China Grove
 

Salisbury & Spencer's "'Tis the Season Spectacular"

November 22, 2023

2 P.M. in Spencer, 3 P.M. in Salisbury

 

Winterfest's Doo Dah Kid's Parade in Spencer, N.C.

December 1, 2023

6 P.M.

 

Town of Cleveland Christmas Parade

December 2, 2023

2 P.M.

 

City of Kannapolis Christmas Parade

December 9, 2023

6 P.M.

 

2023 Rowan County Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremonies

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Every holiday season, our county illuminates the holiday season with a series of enchanting Christmas tree lightings. From the festive gathering in China Grove, N.C., to a brand new ceremony this year in Cleveland, N.C., each Christmas tree lighting event brings communities together to mark the start of the holiday season with twinkling lights, music, and a sense of togetherness.

 

Bell Tower Green Christmas Tree

 

China Grove's Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

November 18, 2023

7 P.M.

 

Kannapolis' Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

November 18, 2023

6 P.M.

 

Downtown Landis' Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

November 21, 2023

4 P.M.

 

Winterfest Christmas Tree Lighting in Spencer, N.C.

December 1, 2023

6 P.M.
 

Town of Cleveland's Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

December 1, 2023

6 P.M.

Keep an eye out on our event calendar for more holiday festivities this year!

 

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