The 76th Annual Asheville Holiday Parade, presented by Bojangles, rolls, dances, and marches through downtown Asheville on Saturday, November 19, 2022.
Parade entries include a little something for everyone with the Grand Marshal entry sponsored by Apple Tree Honda, decorated floats, our Honored Veterans float sponsored by Deerfield, marching bands, performances, and of course, Santa and Mrs. Claus, brought to you by the NC Arboretum’s Winter Lights.
Local chefs and restaurateurs, Katie Button and Meherwan Irani, will serve as Grand Marshals. Button’s Curate and Irani’s Chai Pani were the recipients of prestigious James Beard Foundation Awards earlier this year. Curate was the recipient of the Outstanding Hospitality Award and Chai Pani was named Outstanding Restaurant.
“The Asheville Holiday Parade is the kickoff to the holiday season. So many local groups and organizations work hard to put together fun and entertaining entries and bring joy to their community,” said Meghan Rogers, executive director for the Asheville Downtown Association.
Following the parade, Santa and Mrs. Claus will sit for free photos with children from 2-4pm at The Grove Arcade.
The parade route includes Biltmore and Patton Avenues with the official performance stop located near Pack Square. Attendees will find great viewing areas all along Biltmore and Patton Avenues. The parade ends on Patton Avenue at S. French Broad.
Parking is available in City of Asheville and Buncombe County parking decks, as well as private decks and surface lots throughout downtown. Several streets are closed or impacted by the parade. Attendees are encouraged to ride ART public transit, bike or walk to the parade to ease congestion.
The Asheville Holiday Parade is produced by the Asheville Downtown Association, in partnership with the City of Asheville.
2022 sponsors include: Bojangles of WNC, Explore Asheville, Ingles Markets, Apple Tree Honda, The North Carolina Arboretum’s Winter Lights, Deerfield Retirement Community, Duke Energy, Sun Soo Martial Arts, Duke Energy, Kudzu Brands, A Look at Asheville, Kimpton Hotel Arras, Aloft Asheville Downtown, WLOS ABC 13, My40, Star 104.3, 99.9 Kiss Country, Asheville Color & Imaging and IMA Photo & Images.
Visit Asheville Downtown Association website for more information.
Prepared by the Asheville Downtown Association.