Norwood Christmas Parade
The first town parade of the Stanly County season rolls through downtown Norwood on a Wednesday evening, with Christmas on the Square three days later.
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Source: Town of Norwood: Christmas Parade ↗ and Christmas on the Square ↗. Confirm details with the town before you go.
Norwood gets the parade season started early. The Town of Norwood’s calendar lists the Christmas Parade for Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2026, at 5 p.m., a weeknight slot that puts it ahead of every other town parade in the county this year.
The town keeps the holiday going that weekend with Christmas on the Square on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in downtown Norwood.
| Date | Event | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Wed., Dec. 2 | Norwood Christmas Parade ↗ | 5 p.m. |
| Sat., Dec. 5 | Christmas on the Square ↗ | 11 a.m.–6 p.m. |
What to know before you go
- When: Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2026, at 5 p.m.
- Where: Downtown Norwood. The town’s listing doesn’t include a route map, so check with Town Hall.
- Entering the parade or asking about the route: Call Norwood Town Hall, 212 S. Main St., at 704-474-3416. Town Hall is open weekdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. but closed Wednesdays, so call ahead of parade day.
- Cost: The town’s listing doesn’t mention admission.
One parade a night
Oakboro lights its tree and holds its parade the next evening, Thursday, Dec. 3, and An Albemarle Downtown Christmas follows Friday, Dec. 4. Locust’s parade is Saturday, Dec. 5, at 1 p.m. See the full lineup in our Stanly County Christmas 2026 guide.
