The Upstate Christmas Parade Season Is Here 🎄

If you love festive lights, Santa, cheerful floats, and marching bands, “holiday mode” in the Upstate just kicked in. Towns all across Greenville, Spartanburg, and Anderson counties are lining up Christmas parades — and there’s almost one for every weekend in December.

Whether you pick one parade or try a “parade crawl,” there’s plenty of holiday cheer to go around.

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Poinsettia Christmas Parade – Greenville

• This parade has marked the start of the holiday season for more than 75 years. 

• For 2025, it takes place on Saturday, December 6 at 6:30 PM.

• Expect dazzling floats, marching bands, and a final visit from Santa. 

• The route runs along Main Street downtown.

• Best tip: show up early — good spots along Main Street go fast, and downtown parking fills up. 

If you want a full holiday outing, pair the parade with a stroll through lights, dinner downtown, or even a quick stop at local shops.

More Upstate SC Christmas Parades 2025

Here are more parade events happening around the region. There are many towns celebrating, so if you’re near any of these, it’s worth checking out. Some happen on the same nights, others on different weekends so you might find one close to you. (You already saw a long list of towns and dates.)

Early December

• Clemson Christmas Parade – Tuesday, Dec. 2, 5–7 PM
  Route: College Avenue downtown
  (Rain date: Thursday, Dec. 4)

• Fountain Inn Christmas Parade – Wednesday, Dec. 3, 5:30 PM
  Route: Main Street

• Landrum Christmas Parade – Thursday, Dec. 4, 6 PM
  Part of Light Up Landrum in downtown Landrum

Saturday, Dec. 6

• Mauldin Christmas Parade – 2 PM
  Route: Golden Strip Career Center → Bridgeway Station

• Boiling Springs Christmas Parade – 10 AM

• Cowpens Christmas Parade – 10 AM

• Honea Path Christmas Parade – 11 AM
  Route: North Main Street

• West Pelzer Christmas Parade – 5:30 PM

• Chesnee Christmas Parade – 6 PM

• Inman Christmas Parade – 6 PM
  Part of Light Up Inman

• Duncan "Light Up the Night" Parade – 7 PM
  Route: Byrnes High School → Duncan Town Hall

Sunday, Dec. 7

• Greer Christmas Parade – 2:30 PM
  Benefiting Greer Relief

• Enoree Christmas Parade – 2 PM

• Simpsonville Christmas Parade – 3 PM
  Theme: Winter Wonderland

• Campobello Christmas Parade – 3 PM

• City of Anderson Christmas Parade – 3 PM
  Route: Main Street downtown

• Pendleton Christmas Parade – 4 PM

Tuesday, Dec. 9

• Spartanburg Christmas Parade – 6:30 PM
  Hosted by Spartanburg Jaycees
  Registration deadline: Nov. 24

Saturday, Dec. 13

• Travelers Rest Christmas Parade – 10 AM
  Theme: Christmas on Broadway

• Lyman Christmas Parade – 5 PM

• Pacolet Christmas Parade – 5:30 PM

Sunday, Dec. 14

• Woodruff Christmas Parade – 3 PM

• Iva Christmas Parade – 3 PM
  Route: East Front Street downtown

Quick Tips for Enjoying a Parade

• Arrive early — especially for popular parades like Greenville’s. Good curb‑side spots go fast.

• Dress for the weather — December nights can get chilly. Bring layers, maybe a blanket or small folding chair if you plan to stay a while.

• Plan parking ahead — downtowns tend to fill up. Parking garages or lots near Main Street (or near the parade route) are usually your best bet.

• Check rules & updates — some parades may have restrictions (no pets, no coolers, etc.) or road closures. Downtown events often post official guidance beforehand. 

• Make a night of it — combine a parade with holiday shopping, dinner, lights, or other nearby holiday events (like tree‑lighting ceremonies).