The 82nd Mooresville Christmas Parade is 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, on Main Street, with closures from noon. A Classic Christmas downtown is Dec. 11.

This page is updated each year. Last checked Oct. 11, 2026. Parade details come from the Mooresville Christmas Parade and its parade information page; A Classic Christmas from the Town of Mooresville’s Arts & Events office.

The 82nd Mooresville Christmas Parade rolls down Main Street on Tuesday, Nov. 24, two days before Thanksgiving. First responders make a grand entrance at 3 p.m., and the rest of the parade follows at about 3:30 p.m. Main Street starts closing at noon. The town’s holiday festival, A Classic Christmas, fills downtown from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11.

Who to call

The parade: Tuesday, Nov. 24

From the parade information page:

  • Route: south on Main Street, from Statesville Avenue to just past Wilson Avenue, near Merino Mill, about 1.5 miles. Watch from anywhere along it.
  • Road closures: Main Street closes in sections from noon. You cannot cross Main Street along the route; use Broad Street and Church Street to get around.
  • Parking: along Broad and Church streets and in the public lots off them. Heading west after the parade (toward Mitchell Community College)? Park on Broad. Heading east (toward Liberty Park)? Park on Church.
  • Crowds: organizers expect 5,000 to 7,000 people. Arrive early and bring chairs and blankets.
  • Rain: there is no rain date, because of the street-closing limits set by NCDOT.
  • On air: live on WHIP 1350 AM, and tape-delayed on TDS Channel 4.
  • Red or green: the parade invites fans to wear green for the Grinch or red for Santa.
  • Sponsor: Greenworks is the presenting sponsor.

Schools in the Mooresville Graded School District release early that day, Nov. 24, before the Thanksgiving break; see our schools guide. Groups wanting to march, ride or enter a float register through the parade’s registration page.

A Classic Christmas: Friday, Dec. 11

The Town of Mooresville’s A Classic Christmas runs from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. in downtown Mooresville, with:

  • ice skating, horse-drawn wagon rides, a carousel and train rides
  • visits with Santa and Christmas photo spots
  • carolers and live entertainment
  • local artisans, downtown shopping, food vendors, warm drinks and sweet treats

The town’s page does not list prices for the rides or skating.

Tree lighting

The town had not announced a separate Christmas tree lighting when we checked on Oct. 11. We will add it here if one is scheduled.

More holiday shopping downtown

The Mooresville Downtown Commission’s 2026 calendar lists Plaid Friday on Nov. 27, with a sip and shop from 10 a.m. to noon; Small Business Saturday on Nov. 28; and Mistletoe Sip & Shops from 6 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 4 and Dec. 18.

What this means for you

  • The parade is on a Tuesday afternoon this year; plan around Main Street closing at noon.
  • Cross town on Broad or Church streets.
  • A Classic Christmas is the evening of Friday, Dec. 11.

More: things to do in Mooresville this month.

Frequently asked questions

When is the Mooresville Christmas parade in 2026?

Tuesday, Nov. 24. First responders make their grand entrance at 3 p.m. and the rest of the parade follows about 3:30 p.m. on Main Street.

What is the Mooresville Christmas parade route?

South on Main Street, from Statesville Avenue to just past Wilson Avenue near Merino Mill, about 1.5 miles. Main Street closes in sections from noon and cannot be crossed along the route.

Where do I park for the Mooresville Christmas parade?

Organizers point to Broad and Church streets and the public lots off them. Park on Broad Street if you are heading west afterward and on Church Street if you are heading east.

Is there a rain date for the Mooresville Christmas parade?

No. Organizers say there is no rain date because of the street-closing limits set by NCDOT.

Is there a Christmas tree lighting in Mooresville?

No separate town tree lighting had been announced by Oct. 11. The town’s holiday festival, A Classic Christmas, is 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, downtown.