Annual Christmas Parade in Bryson City NC

49th Annual Bryson City Christmas Parade

December 2, 2023, 2 pm

“The Biggest Little Christmas Parade in the Smokies” is always held on the first Saturday in December at 2 pm in downtown Bryson City. It’s a true community effort with local businesses, churches, and school groups pitching in to create floats around the theme, which this year is “Home for the Holidays”.  There will be marching bands, fire trucks, classic cars, sports teams, beauty queens and more. And walking groups like PAWS, our local animal shelter, and local dance teams.

Of course, all Christmas parades conclude with the appearance of Santa, traditionally escorted by a bright red fire truck — except for one year when the volunteer fire departments’ alarms sounded mid-parade. The procession ground to a halt and moved to one side as all the engines roared past, sirens blaring.

Be sure to make this one of your annual holiday traditions.