Christmas Parade

Saturday, December 12 | 10am | First Ave

Experience the magic of the season at Knightdale’s Christmas Parade! Enjoy festive floats, marching bands, local performers, and a special appearance by Santa himself as the holiday spirit comes to life along the parade route. It’s a joyful celebration for the whole family!

The parade begins on First Avenue near Knightdale Station Run and ends on First Avenue just before Smithfield Rd.

parade route

**Subject to Change**

The following roads will be closed at the listed times:

  • 7:00am
    • Knightdale Station Run
    • Whistle Post Way
    • Wilder Nursery Trail from Knightdale Station Run to the roundabout
  • 9:00am
    • N First Ave
    • Main St
    • Fourth Ave from Smithfield Rd to Main St
    • Maple Street from First Ave to Second Ave
    • Second Ave from Maple St to Main St

These roads will remain closed for the duration of the parade and will reopen once the street sweeper has completed its route, which is expected to be no later than 1:00pm.

 

Street or curbside parking on these roads will not be permitted beginning overnight Friday. Towing may be enforced.

 

Please note that once these roads are closed, residents, business owners, employees, and visitors will not be permitted to enter or exit via the affected roadways until they reopen. 

 

Affected roads are highlighted in yellow on the map below.

road closure map

General parking will be available in the areas surrounding First Avenue. Please follow all posted signage. Towing will be enforced.

 

Street parking on First Avenue and Knightdale Station Run will be closed, and all Knightdale Station Park parking lots along Knightdale Station Run will be closed. The Knightdale Station Park lots closest to the playground will be open for general parking, with one lot reserved for accessible parking.

 

Accessible parking will be located in the upper lot near the playground on Wilder Nursery Trail. Once this lot is full, attendees will need to use general parking.

parking map

To access the accessible lot and general parking at Knightdale Station Park while First Ave is closed, take the following route:

  • From Smithfield Rd: turn onto Railroad St, right onto Fayetteville St, left onto Park Ave, left onto Hester, right onto Robertson St, left onto Keith St, slight left onto Poplar St, then right onto Wilder Nursery Trail.
parking access map from smithfield rd

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The following items ARE allowed: lawn chairs, bag chairs, blankets, and personal coolers (without alcohol).

The following items are STRICTLY PROHIBITED: tents, lawn umbrellas, alcohol, personal grills, and fireworks.

All other park rules and Town ordinances apply.