Christmas parades, tree lightings and holiday strolls

Dates for Christmas parades and holiday stroll events in New Hampshire

November 4, 2022

New Hampshire Magazine Staff,

Santa Claus will be coming to New Hampshire soon! Here are dates and times for some of our favorite Christmas parades, tree lightings and downtown holiday strolls.

We do our best to keep this list robust and accurate, but mistakes do happen. If we’ve missed your town’s event or an event needs to be corrected, please e-mail Morgen at mconnor@mcleancommunications.com with the information.

The information below is organized in alpha order by town or city name.

Concord, NH Christmas Parade

The 71st Concord Christmas Parade will be on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at 9:30 a.m. The parade route is from Hazen Drive, up Loudon Road, to Canterbury Road, and then cross Pembroke Road.

Additionally, the Christmas tree lighting in Concord will take place at the Statehouse City Plaza from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, November 25. After Santa arrives, fireworks will be set off and there will be music, charity vendors, a burn barrel to toast marshmallows, hot beverages, and food from the Smoke Shack of Boscawen.

More information: patch.com

Claremont Holiday Lighting & Santa Procession

The Claremont Fire Department is delivering Santa to Broad Street Park on Friday, November 25, 2022, at 6 p.m. for the Holiday Lighting Ceremony. Following the ceremony, Santa will be escorted around town by a variety of Claremont vehicles in a parade-like fashion.

More information: claremontnh.com

Derry, NH Nutfield Holiday Parade

The annual Holiday Parade in Derry is on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at 1 p.m.

More information: Greater Derry Londonderry Chamber of Commerce

Dover, NH holiday parade

The annual Dover holiday parade is on Sunday, November 27, 2022.

More information: facebook.com/doverholidayparade

Durham, NH Frost Fest

Welcome the winter season with Durham Recreation’s annual celebration on Saturday, December 3, 2022 from 6 to 8 p.m. on Main Street in Durham. Enjoy s’mores, cookie decorating, ice sculpting, a bonfire and a visit from Santa.

More information: durhamrec.recdesk.com

Exeter, NH Christmas parade

The traditional Holiday Parade in Exeter is on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.

More information: exeterholidayparade.org

Goffstown, NH Tree Lighting

Goffstown’s Friday Night Under the Lights event will be held on Friday, December 2, 2022 from 5 to 8 p.m. in Goffstown Village.

More information: facebook.com/goffstownmainstreet

Hampstead, NH Christmas parade

The annual Hampstead Christmas Parade is scheduled for Sunday, December 11, 2022 at 1 p.m.

More information: facebook.com

Hampton, NH Christmas parade

The Experience Hampton Christmas Parade scheduled for Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 1 p.m. and takes place in downtown Hampton.

More information: experiencehampton.org

Lebanon, NH Holiday Happenings

‘Tis the Season Lebanon’s Downtown Winter Celebration takes place on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Colburn Park. Events kick off at 12 p.m. with a Santa’s Tour of Lebanon and West Lebanon.

More information: lebanonnh.gov

Littleton, NH holiday parade

The 35th Annual Christmas Parade in Littleton is on Friday, November 25, 2022, and begins at noon. This year’s theme is “What Christmas Means to Me.”

More information: Facebook

Manchester, NH Christmas parade

The Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 4 p.m. and takes place on Elm Street in downtown Manchester immediately following the Santa Claus Shuffle.

More information: manchesterinklink.com

Merrimack, NH Christmas parade and tree lighting

The 29th Annual Holiday Parade in Merrimack is being held on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at 3 p.m. Immediately following the parade, the Merrimack Tree Lighting will be held at 3:45 p.m. in Abbie Griffin Park.

More information: merrimackparksandrec.org

Nashua, NH Holiday Stroll

The Annual Holiday Stroll in Nashua is on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at 5 p.m. and kicks off at Main Street from City Hall.

More information: nashuanh.gov

New Boston, NH Tree Lighting

The Tree Lighting on the Gazebo and S’mores with Santa event at the New Boston town common will be held on Saturday, December 17, 2022 from 4 to 6 p.m.

More information: newbostonnh.gov

North Conway, NH Holiday Festival and Tree Lighting

North Conway’s Holiday Festival is on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at 12 p.m., and features a Christmas tree lighting, peppermint guessing contest, live caroling and holiday light show and tunnel.

More information: settlersgreen.com

Nottingham, NH Christmas parade and party

The town of Nottingham Holiday Parade and Party is Saturday, December 3, 2022, at 10 a.m.

More information: nottingham-nh.gov/

Portsmouth, NH Christmas parade and tree lighting

Festivities for the Portsmouth holiday celebration kicks off on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at at 5 p.m. with the Portsmouth Middle and High School Holiday Ensemble, followed by the tree lighting in Market Square at 5:30 p.m. The Portsmouth Illuminated Holiday Parade begins at 6 p.m. from the Goodwin Park area on Islington Street.

More information: City of Portsmouth