Marching bands. Festive floats. Kids waving like Santa personally invited them.
Christmas parade season is coming, Greenville. Here’s every confirmed 2026 parade in Greenville and nearby Upstate towns, in order by date. Tap any parade for the full details on our community calendar.
Wednesday, Dec. 2 | Fountain Inn Christmas Parade
π 5:30β7 p.m.
π Main Street, downtown Fountain Inn
Your midweek excuse to get into the holiday spirit early.
Thursday, Dec. 3 | Clemson Christmas Parade
π 5:30β7 p.m.
π Clemson
The 33rd annual parade happens rain or shine, with no rain date. Check the forecast before committing to the cute shoes.
Friday, Dec. 4 | Pickens Christmas Parade
π 7β8 p.m.
π Main Street, downtown Pickens
An easy Friday night outing. Bring the layers. South Carolina does occasionally participate in winter.
Saturday, Dec. 5 | Six Mile Christmas Parade
π 10 a.m.
π Main Street, downtown Six Mile
The 55th annual parade, and the morning option, while everyone’s still cheerful.
Saturday, Dec. 5 | Mauldin Christmas Parade
π 2 p.m.
π Holland Road, from Golden Strip Career Center to BridgeWay Station
Pick your viewing spot along the route before you go.
Saturday, Dec. 5 | Greenville Poinsettia Christmas Parade
π‘ 6:30 p.m.
π Main Street, downtown Greenville
Greenville’s signature parade has been lighting up Main Street for more than 75 years. Get there early, because curb spots and parking go fast.
Sunday, Dec. 6 | Greer Christmas Parade
π 2:30 p.m.
π Poinsett St. & Memorial Dr. to N. Main St. & Cunningham Dr.
A 1.1-mile route, with plenty of places to find a viewing spot.
Sunday, Dec. 6 | Simpsonville Christmas Parade
π 3β5 p.m.
π Main Street, from S. Pliney Circle to Loma Street
This year’s theme is “A Star-Spangled Christmas,” celebrating America’s 250th and Simpsonville’s 125th birthdays. Road closures start at 1:30 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 6 | Anderson Christmas Parade
π 3 p.m.
π Main Street, downtown Anderson
More than 100 groups, including floats, marching bands, dancers and Santa himself. It’s free to watch.
Friday, Dec. 11 | Central Christmas Parade
π 6β7 p.m.
π Bolick Field area, Central
A Friday evening holiday tradition from Main Street Central.
Saturday, Dec. 12 | Easley Christmas Parade of Lights
π 6 p.m.
π Downtown Easley
An evening parade with extra sparkle. The rain date is Sunday, Dec. 13, at 3 p.m.
Before You Pack the Car
- Double up on Dec. 5. Catch Mauldin’s afternoon parade, grab dinner, then head downtown for the Poinsettia Parade.
- Pick your Dec. 6 parade. Greer, Simpsonville and Anderson are all that afternoon.
- Bring chairs, layers and snacks. Someone will be hungry before the first float.
- Check road closures. Your usual parking spot may be inside the parade route.
- Make a local stop. Dinner, cocoa or a little gift shopping turns a parade into a whole holiday outing.
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Save your favorites now. Finding everyone’s gloves in December is hard enough.
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