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Christmas City of the North Parade
The Christmas City of the North Parade: A Northland Holiday Tradition
Since 1958, the Christmas City of the North Parade has been a beloved holiday tradition and the most attended public event in the Northland. It’s a magical event that brings generations of families together with the joyful spirit of the season. Featuring dozens of festive floats, lively marching bands, exciting dance performances, and, of course, a special appearance by Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus, this Duluth parade is an unforgettable start to the holidays.
Parade Details & Logistics
- Parade Start Time: 2026 date and time TBD.
- Parade Route: The procession begins in front of the Fitger’s complex at Sixth Avenue East and Superior Street, and travels down Superior Street to Fourth Avenue West.
- Live Broadcast: Can’t make it in person? The parade is broadcast live on KBJR-TV (channel 6.1) and online.
Important Information for Participants & Spectators
- Parade Lineup: Units will begin lining up on London Road between 10th and 14th Avenues East. Buses for participants will stage on the upper side of London Road from 14th to 17th Avenues East.
- Post-Parade: Marching bands and dance groups will exit the route at Fourth Avenue West to waiting buses on Michigan Street. Floats will dismantle on the 400 block of West Superior Street, exiting the area at Fifth Avenue West.
Join the Tradition!
Come join in the festivities and make new memories with the entire community. This is a truly proud and Duluthy way to kick off the holiday season.
2025 Parking Information
2026 information TBD.
For the convenience of the thousands of people who converge on Downtown Duluth for the Parade on November 21, the following parking ramps/lots will offer free parking after 5:00 p.m. Friday:
- Fourth Avenue Auto Park—402 W. Michigan Street
- Duluth Transportation Center—228 W. Michigan Street
- Civic Center Ramp—410 W. First Street
- Tech Village Ramp—10 E. First Street
- HART Ramp—122 E. Superior Street
- Medical District Ramp—302 E. First Street
- Medical District East Ramp—1030 E. First Street
- Fitger’s—600 E. Superior Street
- Phoenix Parking Lot—98 N. 4th Ave West
- Aspirus St. Luke’s Lakeview Ramp—1001 East Superior Street
- Aspirus St. Luke’s Employee Parking Lot—119 N. 12th Ave East
- Aspirus St. Luke’s Building A Patient Lot—1015 E First Street
- First & First Parking Lot—First Avenue East and First Street
Entrance to the Michigan St. ramps will be limited after 6:15 p.m., but vehicles will be able to exit them throughout the Parade. Review additional street closure information from the City of Duluth.