Our Lake Norman communities are humming with an amazing array of parades, festivities and celebrations during the holidays. From small town parades to Christmas bazaars, old fashioned horse-drawn carriages, hot apple cider, carolers, Santa and even sailboat parades, you will find myriad ways to celebrate your holidays. It is amazing how Santa gets around Lake Norman!
Here are some of the biggest to get you started:
Christmas Tree at Birkdale Village’s main square
HUNTERSVILLE and BIRKDALE VILLAGE
Huntersville Christmas and Town Center Tree Lighting December 6th-7th: at the Huntersville Town Center including holiday activities, carolers, horse-drawn carriages, pictures with Santa. Friday evening December 6th from 6-7:00 pm (tree lighting at 7pm) and Saturday, December 7th from 2-8pm.
Birkdale Village started their Christmas celebrations on November 14th but there are plenty of opportunities to see Santa. See the link for times and more information.
Breakfast with Santa at Birkdale Village is Saturday, December 7th at 8:30am and 9:45. The rest of the season visitors of Birkdale Village can enjoy the beautiful displays/decorations and even photos with Santa . (Not to mention some of the best shopping and restaurants in Lake Norman!)
Lighting up the Lake: December 8th: Colin Furcht hosts a boat parade that begins at Blythe Landing and makes its way up to Ramsey Creek about 6pm and the arrives at its final stop at Duke Energy Explorium at 7:00pm. There will be food trucks, music and Santa. Admission is free but please bring an unwrapped toy for Little Smiles. For more information: cbaycharlotte@gmail.com.
MOORESVILLE
LangTree Lake Norman Annual Christmas Tree Lighting: Saturday, November 16th 5-8pm. If you missed this event you can still enjoy the beautiful tree and more holiday events. See their Facebook Page.
Mooresville’s Christmas Parade is before Thanksgiving? Yep, it is Tuesday, November 26th starting at 3:30. It is a long story, but I guess each town around Lake Norman and Charlotte was designated a different week for their parades and Mooresville ended up with the Tuesday before Thanksgiving!
This year is the 75th Annual Mooresville Christmas Parade. It just keeps getting bigger and better every year yet organizers work hard to make sure it retains its ‘home town’ feel. Entries include floats, bands, and performers traveling down Main Street in Historic Downtown Mooresville. These will include marching bands, Scout troops, dance schools, floats and Santa! 12,000 – 15,000 of our local residents come out each year to enjoy the fun so get there early, especially if you want a good spot in the heart of Downtown.
November 29th-31st : “Downtown’s Holiday Light Spectacular” | An orchestrated light show that includes over 150,000 lights set to music. Light show runs nightly through late December. On the lawn at Town Hall – 413 N. Main St. Free!
December 13th and 20th: Celebrate the Holidays in Downtown Mooresville |Music, Santa visits, Christmas Tree Lane, Wagon Rides, 75,000 Holiday Light Spectacular & more!! 6pm – 8pm & activities take place on Broad & Main Streets. Loading and unloading for wagon rides takes place at the Christian Mission on Broad Street. Santa visit and wagon ride loading ends promptly at 8pm
December 2nd: The 9th Annual Holiday Children’s Party. Join in the fun and don’t forget to dress to impress because Santa and Rudolph will be there to take complimentary photos! From 9am-11am at The Charles Mack Citizen Center, 215 N. Main St. Brought to you by the Town of Mooresville.
Light up the Lake! Boat parade hosted by the Lake Norman Yacht Club on Dec. 1st. It begins at the Lake Norman Yacht Club and ends at Hello Sailor at 7pm. Please bring an unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots!
DAVIDSON
North Mecklenburg Christmas Parade: December 1st. High School bands, school groups, horses, tractors, and civic organizations get you into the holiday spirit. Parade starts at 1:00 in Davidson at the intersection of Griffith Street and Highway 115 and goes to Catawba Avenue in Cornelius.
Christmas in Davidson is, hand’s down, my favorite event of the season. Mark your calendars for December 5-7th from 6-9 pm! Christmas in Davidson is an event started by our business community over 30 years ago. We try to honor its history as well as keep things current. As our core values state, the physical, social and intellectual well-being of Davidson citizens is fundamental to our community, so we will provide and encourage enjoyable, safe, and affordable recreational and cultural opportunities in town. There is something fun and entertaining for everyone of all ages at Christmas in Davidson!
Davidson’s Holiday Gala: December 2nd and 3rd: In its 7th season, the Holiday Gala continues to delight sold-out audiences. The unofficial beginning of the town’s annual “Christmas in Davidson” event, the Holiday Gala brings together the college choirs, symphony orchestra and jazz band with local community talent to ring in the holiday with dancing, singing, festive lights and seasonal sounds. Get your tickets before they’re gone and see for yourself why the Holiday Gala is our newest beloved holiday tradition!
Community Chanukah Party December 15th at Temple Kol Tikvahh of Lake Norman at 19600 Zion Ave. Cornelius.
CORNELIUS
DENVER
Denver’s Tree Lighting is Sunday December 1st at 5:50!
The 2019 Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday, December 7th from 12:30 to 2:30pm, starting on North Pilot Knob and Hager’s Ferry Rd, proceeding north to Captain’s Cap. There is NO Rain Date.
STATESVILLE
Statesville’s 13th annual Christmas Parade: December 8th starting at 3:00pm in Downtown Statesville on Center Street. Sponsored by the 30th Masonic District
TROUTMAN
Troutman’s Christmas Parade and Toys for Tots: December 7th at 11:00am
