Christmas Parade and Open House

Lights! Floats! Candy! Santa! Exmore’s Annual Christmas Parade, hosted by the Exmore Fire Department is set for Saturday, December 8, 2018 beginning at 6:00 pm on the north end of Main Street in downtown Exmore.

A highlight of the holiday season for more than a decade, this traditional and festive event attracts hundreds of participants and viewers each year. Already, more than 30 groups have signed up for the 2018 parade, including dozens of first responders from throughout the county—meaning there will be plenty of sirens and flashing red lights to delight the children. Also, ready to roll, are vintage vehicle owners (from antique tractors to collectable muscle cars), NHS cheerleaders, businesses and community organizations.

This year’s parade route will follow Main Street north to south, with the first wave of marchers and vehicles leading off from the corner of Lincoln Road and Main Street. The parade will advance south down Main Street, through the downtown area towards Benjamin Avenue. After looping back north from Benjamin, everyone will head to the Exmore Town Park where Santa, hot cocoa, cookies and elves will be waiting. As in previous years, prizes will be awarded for the best floats and marching units selected by both an official judging panel and parade watchers voting.

This year, the Christmas Parade will be preceded by a Holiday Open House from 10:00 am until the parade begins moving along Main Street at 6:00 pm. Sponsored by select shops and businesses along downtown Exmore’s Main Street, the Holiday Open House features special sales and discounts, plus coffee, hot chocolate and treats. It’s an ideal opportunity to do some gift shopping before the parade begins. Gift Certificates will be available at all participating businesses.

Everyone is invited to attend and participate in the Holiday Open House and Exmore’s 12th Annual Christmas Parade. There are no entry fees for the parade, and there is still time to register! Entry forms are available at the Exmore Community Fire Department, or by contacting Kimber Brittenham at 757-414-3414.