Festival of Lights

December 6

5:30 – 9:00 PM

The Festival of Lights has been a holiday tradition for almost 40 years. Each year, the festival includes holiday favorites like the community sing-along, lighting of the community tree in Center City Park, Santa, carolers and acoustic performances along Elm Street.

You’ll find plenty of delicious treats throughout downtown and don’t forget – finalize your shopping at one of the many downtown merchants who will be open late for Festival of Lights!

Holiday Parade

December 7

12:00 – 2:00 PM

The Greensboro Holiday Parade has been a downtown tradition for over 40 years. Featuring huge Macy’s-style balloons, spectators will also enjoy professional floats, dance and drill teams, and the area’s best middle school, high school and college bands as they march along the streets of downtown Greensboro.

Jingle Jog 5K

December 8

117 B W Lewis St | SouthEnd Brewing

Twas the Run Before Christmas and all-round the town, the Santas were jogging . . . nowhere was a frown!
Join us in this fantastic Downtown Greensboro holiday celebration. The event is brought to you by Downtown Greensboro Inc (& sponsors) along with Junction 311 Endurance Sports, some of the “locals” behind the Fun Fourth Freedom Run.

Santa at Biltmore

December 1, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21

Biltmore Hotel Lobby

Visit Santa at The Biltmore Hotel
as a part of Downtown in December presented by Allegacy Federal Credit Union!

REMINDERS:
Santa visits are FREE
No advanced reservations required
Bring a camera

Piedmont Winterfest Ice Rink

November 15 to January 26

LeBauer Park (Downtown Greensboro)

Outdoor ice skating, curling, and holiday fun.