Light Up the Night Christmas Parade
Event Description
The Town of Atlantic Beach's evening Christmas parade begins at 6 PM on Friday, December 4, at Oceanana Pier and heads west on East Fort Macon Road toward the Circle, then goes around the Circle along East Drive to Atlantic Boulevard. Families can watch for free from the ocean side of East Fort Macon Road or around the Circle. Afterward, kids can meet Santa at the Atlantic Beach Fire Department for free cookies, juice, and hot chocolate, and snap a free photo with their own phone. The end time is estimated only; the official schedule gives just the 6 PM start.
Event Location
This event is happening at:
Oceanana Pier (Atlantic Beach)
700 E Fort Macon Rd, Atlantic Beach, NC 28512
Get this weekend's picks in your inbox every Thursday.
Five local family ideas, free every Thursday. Preview the Thursday roundup.
Event Details
Date & Time
Friday, December 4, 2026
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Last Updated
November 3, 2026