WILLIAMSBURG — The Williamsburg Christmas Parade, a tradition since 1965, will be held Sunday, Dec. 4, starting at 5 p.m.
The 2022 incarnation — “Merry & Bright” — will usher in the holiday season with festive floats, live performances, and a special visit from Santa himself, according to the Greater Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce.
The parade set a record high of over 15,000 spectators in 2021, the chamber said in a press release.
Spectators are encouraged to help light up the night with their own light-up apparel and accessories, and the City of Williamsburg is offering free souvenir flameless candles to help celebrate.
Candles are available while supplies last. Pick-up will be on Dec. 4 from 2-4 p.m. at A Working Home at Precarious, illy Caffe, J. Fenton Gallery, Williamsburg Winery Tasting Room, Three Sisters Boutique, and Wythe Candy & Gourmet Shop.
Other pick-up locations and times include Williamsburg House of Mercy on Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Compass Wealth Strategies on Dec. 4 from 3-5 p.m., and Make ‘Ur Merch during the parade along the route.
For more information about the parade as well as the official route, check out the official parade page on the Greater Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce website.
