Triangle Events - November & December

    It’s hard to believe that we are almost in November already! Where has the time gone?! I remember growing up thinking it’s taking forever for Halloween to get here and even longer for Christmas to arrive, it literally felt like time stood still. Now as an adult I’m wishing time would slow down! I feel like yesterday was Memorial Day and before we know it the winter holidays will be here.

    I love this time of year, it’s always fun especially when the air is cooler to get out and enjoy the festive events the area puts on. I’ve done a little research on my end and here are some of the events I found in the Triangle area for the months of November and December.

Raleigh Christmas Parade
November 17, 2018 @ 9:40 AM
Location: Downtown Raleigh
Website: https://grma.org/christmas-parade/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RaleighChristmasParade/

The Raleigh Christmas Parade is a HUGE Raleigh tradition for more than 70 years. The parade is the largest parade of its kind in the southeast. Filled with marching bands, dancers, classic cars, super heroes and more goes through downtown Raleigh for approximately two hours along a 1.4-mile route. Be sure to claim your viewing spot early as the parade can draw over 60,000 spectators!

Route: Starts on Hillsborough Street at St. Mary’s Street, proceeds to the State Capitol, turns right onto Salisbury Street, Left onto Morgan Street, Right onto Fayetteville Street and ends on Lenoir Street.

If the crowds are not your thing or you cannot make it in person you can also catch it on ABC 11 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

The Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary will be transformed by over 20 displays when the Chinese Lantern Festival returns for the holiday season. Be prepared to be dazzled by hundreds of LED lights!

The event is rain or shine and tickets can be purchased online and are encouraged to be purchased in advance. Please be sure to check out the above website for additional information and where to purchase tickets.

Wake Forest Christmas Parade
December 8, 2018 @ 1:00 PM
Location: South White Street & South Brooks Street
Website: https://www.wakeforestdowntown.com/christmas-parade/

The annual Wake Forest Christmas Parade is held in historic downtown Wake Forest. Be sure to arrive early as this small town parade has well over 10,000 spectators that line the street to catch a glimpse of Santa and his elves!

This parade will not disappoint! If you are wanting to see marching bands, music, magical floats and other entertainment be sure to attend the Durham Holiday Parade! Parade taking place rain or shine and you will want to get there early to ensure you get a good viewing spot! The website mentioned above has all of the latest information regarding the parade including the route which starts on Main and Dillard Streets and ends at Main Street and Buchanan Boulevard. It also has helpful information regarding local parking for the area!

First Night Raleigh
December 31, 2018
Location: Downtown Raleigh – City Plaza
Website: http://firstnightraleigh.com/

The 29^th Annual WRAL First Night Raleigh is located in downtown Raleigh near the City Plaza. There will be a daytime DIY Festival from 2-6 PM at the N.C. Museums of History and Sciences. Then partake in the music, comedy and other performances at the Early Countdown at 7 PM. Be sure to check out the First Night Ferris Wheel to catch awesome views of downtown and the festivities below! Then stick around in the City Plaza for the Countdown with the famous Acorn Drop at Midnight with fireworks to welcome in 2019!

    
There you have it folks! Some of the big events I know that are happening in the Triangle area in the upcoming months. Any must see holiday events in the area that we should know about?

Chrissy Bazonski
Client Care Specialist
Chrissy@PeterKima.com