2025 Christmas Parades Across Virginia
Oct 21, 2025 04:28PM ● By Laura Carter
2025 Christmas Parades Across Virginia
Bring on the Bands, the Floats, and the Festive Cheer!
The sound of jingle bells, the sight of twinkling lights, and the joy of waving to Santa as he rolls down Main Street — few traditions capture the magic of the holidays quite like a Christmas parade! From historic small towns to bustling city centers, Virginia’s 2025 parade season promises cheerful crowds, creative floats, and plenty of holiday spirit. Grab your mittens, fill that travel mug with cocoa, and check out where to catch the most magical parades of the season.
December 5, 2025
Madison Christmas Parade
Enjoy Madison’s holiday festivities with a tree lighting, parade, live nativity, and plenty of cocoa and cookies to celebrate the season. The tree lighting will begin at 5:45pm with the parade following at 6pm.
When: 6 pm
Where: Downtown Madison - Main Street, Madison, VA 22727
Warrenton Christmas Parade
Join us for a magical Christmas Parade down Main Street Warrenton.
When: 6 - 8 pm
Where: Downtown Warrenton - Main Street, Warrenton, VA 20186
December 6, 2025
Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk Parade
Dozens of Scottish clans in colorful tartans parade through Old Town, Joined by pup and drum bands, lively terriers and hounds, community groups, and more.
When: 11 am - 1 pm
Where: Old Town Alexandria - King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Fredericksburg Christmas Parade
A Fredericksburg holiday tradition! This years theme is “ Around the World.”
When: 5:30 pm
Where: Downtown Fredericksburg- Caroline Street, Fredericksburg VA, 22401
The Greater Manassas Christmas Parade
The parade’s theme this year is “Elfin Around Old Town”. Featuring marching bands, floats and high flying balloons!
When: 10 am
Where: Downtown Manassas - Center Street, Manassas, VA 210110
Louisa Christmas Festival and Parade
When: 10 am - 3 pm
Where: Courthouse Square -100 W Main Street, Louisa, VA 23093
Middleburg Christmas Parade
Get ready for a lively parade down Washington Street, Filled with floats, clubs, groups, and even some friendly animals!
When: 2 pm
Where: Downtown Middleburg- Washington Street, Middleburg, VA, 20117
Orange Rotary Christmas Parade and Memorial Tree
The Orange Rotary Christmas Parade 2025 theme is “ A Hallmark Christmas."
When: 4:30 pm
Where: Downtown Orange - W. Main Street, Orange, VA 22960
Spotsylvania Christmas Parade
Enjoy the 48th annual Christmas Parade, with the theme “ A Retro Christmas."
When: 1 pm
Where: Historic Courthouse District- 9102 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania, VA, 22553
Winter Festival Parade
Kick off the season in style as festively decorated cars, golf carts, and floats parade through town, culmination in the grand arrival of Santa Claus himself! The parade begins at noon starting at Colonial Beach High School.
When: 12 pm
Where: Town Hill - Washington Avenue, Colonial Beach, VA 22443
December 7, 2025
Culpeper Christmas Parade
The Culpeper Christmas Parade is presented by Wreaths Across America Group VA 1029. More details to come!
When: 5 pm
Where: Downtown Culpeper - Main Street, Culpeper, VA 22701
December 13, 2025
Bowling Green Christmas Parade
Bowling Green’s Annual holiday parade kicking off at 2pm.
When: 2 pm
Where: Downtown Bowling Green- 5 Main Street, Bowling Green, VA 22427
December 20, 2025
Stafford Christmas Parade
The parade will feature local groups, businesses, and holiday themed floats and lots of holiday cheer.
When: 3 pm
Where: Pratt Park- 120 River Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22405
From bagpipes and tartans to retro floats and twinkling trees, Virginia’s 2025 Christmas parades promise a season full of community joy. Whether you’re cheering from the curb in Fredericksburg or waving at Santa in Stafford, each parade brings its own bit of magic to the holiday season.
So, grab a blanket, a cup of cocoa, and your favorite festive sweater — the parades are coming to town!