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The Poinsettia Christmas Parade is on Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. on Main Street in downtown Greenville. The City of Greenville says it kicks off the holiday season; road closures are listed on the city’s parade page, which had no details posted when we checked on October 20.
| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, December 5, 2026 |
| Start time | 6:30 p.m. |
| Where | Main Street, downtown Greenville (Greenville County) |
| Organizer | City of Greenville |
| Road closures | Not yet announced – we check weekly |
| Route and lineup | Not yet announced – we check weekly |
| Cost to watch | Not yet announced – we check weekly |
Make a weekend of it
The city lists these holiday events on its Holiday Happenings page, all downtown:
| Event | When | Detail (as published) |
|---|---|---|
| Night of Lights tree lighting | Friday, Dec 4, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. | Free. A 30-foot tree with 25,550 LED lights; official lighting 6 to 6:15 p.m. in front of M. Judson Booksellers; food trucks, letters to Santa and a visit from Santa. |
| Poinsettia Christmas Parade | Saturday, Dec 5, 6:30 p.m. | Main Street |
| TD Saturday Market, Holiday Edition | Saturday, Dec 12, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Artisan gifts, local produce, gourmet foods and fresh-cut flowers |
| Window Wonderland | Voting open through Dec 19 | Downtown merchants decorate their windows; visitors vote for a favorite |
| United Community Ice on Main | Coming December 2026 | Outdoor ice rink; the city lists hours as varying |
Parking
The city’s free-parking days do not include the parade night itself, so plan to pay or park early. What the city lists as free: all City-owned garages on Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday; garages, West End and Main Street lots on Small Business Saturday and Sunday (Nov 28-29); the weekend before Christmas (Dec 19-20); Dec 23 to 25; and Jan 1, 2027. The garages named are North Laurens Street, West Washington, Broad Street and Richardson Street, plus the West End and Main Street lots.
Tips for families
- Arrive early for a spot along Main Street; the city says the parade is on Main Street but has not yet posted the closure map.
- Dress for a cool December evening; the parade starts after dark.
- Pair it with the free Night of Lights the evening before if you want a lower-key look at the tree.
- Check the city’s parade page the week of the parade for road closures; we recheck it weekly and will update this page.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Poinsettia Christmas Parade in Greenville in 2026?
Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. on Main Street in downtown Greenville.
Where is the Poinsettia Christmas Parade?
On Main Street in downtown Greenville, SC. The City of Greenville lists road closures on its parade page.
Are the road closures announced?
Not yet. The city’s parade page had no closure details when we checked on October 20, 2026, and we check weekly.
Is parking free on parade night?
The city’s published free-parking days are Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Nov 28-29, Dec 19-20, Dec 23-25 and Jan 1. December 5 is not on that list.
What else is happening downtown that weekend?
Night of Lights on Friday, Dec 4 (5:30 to 7:30 p.m., tree lighting 6 to 6:15 p.m.) and the TD Saturday Market Holiday Edition on Dec 12.
Keep planning
- Upstate events
- Things to do in Greenville in December
- Things to do in Greenville in November
- South Carolina festivals and fairs
- All South Carolina events
Sources
- City of Greenville: Holiday Happenings, checked 2026-10-20
- City of Greenville: Poinsettia Christmas Parade, checked 2026-10-20
Everything above was read on the organizer’s own pages and last checked 2026-10-20. Organizers change dates, times and rules, so confirm on the linked page before you go. See our editorial standards, verification log and corrections.
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