“Congratulations to our 2025 Christmas Parade Winners.🎄 Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate the magic of the season with us!” Fredericksburg Parks & Recreation announced. “We had an incredible turnout, amazing creativity, and so much holiday spirit.”
“A huge thank you to all of our incredible event volunteers and dedicated City staff who helped bring this festive tradition to life. We couldn’t do it without you! ”
“Street closures and parking restrictions will be in place to keep everyone safe,” Fredericksburg Police Department announced. “Please be patient, obey traffic signage, and enjoy the holiday fun.”
Parking restrictions begin at 2 p.m. on multiple downtown streets, with closures taking effect at 3:30 p.m. The parade starts at 5:30 p.m., and streets are expected to reopen by 9 p.m. Additional details on closures, parking, and viewing areas are available at FredericksburgChristmasParade.com.
“Dash left the North Pole a little early this year to let you all know that there is still time to sign up to volunteer for the 2025 Fredericksburg Christmas Parade!” Fredericksburg Parks, Recreation & Events announced. “All volunteers will get this cool ornament courtesy of Fraser Wood Elements. Volunteers are needed by November 12.”
The Fredericksburg Christmas Parade is one of the city’s most anticipated holiday events, featuring floats, lights, and performances downtown. Organizers are calling for community volunteers to help with setup, logistics, and crowd support to ensure the parade runs smoothly and continues its festive tradition.
“Fredericksburg Toyland” was the theme of this year’s parade, and this paved the way for creativity in the form of lighted floats and energetic teens. Some may have been staying active just to keep warm on this frigid night. Just about every family gathered on the curbside had a few blankets draped over everyone.
“My face is frozen,” said one man on Caroline Street, but it seemed there were lots of vendors handing out hot chocolate, including the Christian Motorcyclists Association who were up on Princess Anne Street handing out free hot chocolate. This year wasn’t their first parade. “We’ve been doing this for a whole lot of years,” said one of the members.
Fredericksburg will host its annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in downtown. The weather will be clear and cold on Saturday night, with temperatures dropping to 28 degrees.
The parade route will follow Caroline and Princess Anne Streets. Attendees are encouraged to dress warmly and wear walking shoes. The event is free and open to the public.
Press Release:
City of Fredericksburg:Â “On Saturday, December 2, Fredericksburg will host one of our favorite Holiday traditions: the Fredericksburg Christmas Parade. Beginning at 5:30 p.m., guests can border the sidewalks of downtown Fredericksburg to enjoy the over-75 groups participating in the Parade.”
