2024 Light Up the Night Holiday Parade

The Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the return of the Light Up The Night Hillsborough Holiday Parade on Sunday, December 8th, 2024 at 4:00 pm.  Downtown Hillsborough will welcome thousands of residents and visitors to enjoy the popular annual event, as part of the Hillsborough Hometown Holidays Festival season.

The parade will feature bands, local and area businesses, cheerleaders and dance troupes, well-known mascots, and, of course, Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus! 

The parade will travel through downtown Hillsborough, south on Churton St from Corbin St to Margaret Lane, and end at the intersection of Margaret Lane & Cameron St. Residents and visitors are encouraged to come out early to secure parking and a favorite viewing spot and to enjoy holiday shopping and a bite to eat before the parade, view the "Home For The Holidays" gingerbread house competition displays in the windows of selected business and vote for your favorite ones.