Programs
Season's Greetings! The 2025 Town of Carolina Beach Christmas Parade will be on Friday, December 5th, 2025, at 7:00 pm!
As in previous years, we are welcoming: floats, classic cars, fire departments, marching bands, clowns, dance groups, police departments, antique cars, community groups, musical acts, and sheriff units.
Please know that the parade lineup begins at 4:30 pm and all floats must be in line no later than 6:00 pm.
The deadline for entry is Monday, December 1st, 2025, but please know that space is limited, and we may reach capacity prior to that date -- register early.
Please DO NOT use a Santa in your entry. The real Santa Claus will arrive at the end of the Town of Carolina Beach Christmas Parade.
You can absolutely distribute candy in the Christmas Parade! Please safely distribute candy (do not throw candy) and be considerate of spectators. Folks are super excited to collect candy during our Christmas Parade and it's important to keep safety in mind while passing out candy. Let's make sure the candy safely makes it into the hands of spectators.
To be a part of this festive Christmas Parade, you must register online via RecDesk at www.carolinabeach.recdesk.com. If you are unable to register online, please contact the Carolina Beach Parks and Recreation Department at (910) 458 - 2977. You may also stop in the Carolina Beach Recreation Center for assistance (1121-B North Lake Park Blvd, Carolina Beach, NC 28428). The $25.00 Christmas Parade payment is due upon registration.
If you have any questions concerning the process, please contact the Carolina Beach Parks and Recreation Department at (910) 458 - 2977.
Note:
Waiver of Liability
Participation in the parade held on Friday, December 5th, 2025, shall be at the Participant's own risk. The Town of Carolina Beach shall not be liable of/for any damages arising from personal injuries or damages sustained by Participant in or during his/her active or passive participation in the aforementioned event.
Participant assumes full responsibility for any injuries or damages and does hereby release and discharge The Town of Carolina Beach from any and all claims, demands, damages, rights or causes of action present or future resulting from participation in the 2025 Town of Carolina Beach Christmas Parade held on Friday, December 5th, 2025.
Additional information is available on the Town's Website: https://www.carolinabeach.org/government/departments/parks-recreation/carolina-beach-christmas-parade
| Program Type | Parade |
| Program Subcategory | - |
| Program Code | - |
| Online Registration | Yes |
| Enrollment Begin Date | 9/23/2025 10:00 AM |
| Enrollment End Date | 12/1/2025 9:00 PM |
| Instructor(s) |
Carolina Beach Parks and Recreation
|
| Gender | Any Gender |
| Enrollment Minimum | 1 |
| Maximum | 135 |
| Grade Minimum | |
| Maximum | |
| Age Minimum | - |
| Maximum | - |
| Standard Fee | Residency Restriction |
Membership Restrictions |
Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual | -None- | $25.00 | |
| Individual | |||
| Residency Restriction | -None- | ||
| Membership Restrictions | - | ||
| Amount | $25.00 | ||
| Date | Day | Start Time | End Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/05/2025 | Friday | 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM | Lake Park Shelter |
| Friday - 12/05/2025 | ||||
| Start Time | 7:00 PM | |||
| End Time | 8:00 PM | |||
| Location | Lake Park Shelter | |||
