Event Day Road Closures: The Raleigh Christmas parade is scheduled for Saturday, November 23, 2024. Portions of St. Mary’s, Hillsborough, Salisbury, Morgan, Fayetteville, and Davie Streets, as well as the cross streets in the blocks immediately surrounding the route, will be closed. The parade will begin at 9:30 a.m. and last about 2½ hours. You should follow the directions coming from the north or east. The event is free to attend. Check for updates on the Greater Raleigh Merchants Association’s website, www.grma.org/christmas-parade/.
While the North Carolina Museum of History is closed for renovation, this year's festival is being held at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. Activities will take place on the Bicentennial Plaza and inside the museum.
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
11 W. Jones Street
Raleigh, NC 27601