Jacksonville Christmas Parade 2026

Event Description

Kick off the holiday season at the Jacksonville Christmas Parade on Saturday, November 21, hosted by the Jacksonville Onslow Chamber of Commerce and presented by Marine Federal Credit Union. This year's theme is "A Star-Spangled Christmas: Celebrating 250 Years of America," and Jacksonville native and NASA astronaut Christina Koch will lead the way as Grand Marshal, with Santa making a special appearance. The parade steps off at 9:45 AM and travels Western Boulevard from Coastal Carolina Community College to Brynn Marr Shopping Center; the road closes at 9:00 AM, so arrive early to claim a curbside spot. Watching from the route is free, and optional paid VIP bleacher seats are available through the Chamber.