# Annual Parades in Elizabeth City 2026 | Your Guide to Major Parades In Elizabeth City | AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Experience the vibrant spirit of Elizabeth City with captivating Annual Parades that showcase the city's diversity, creativity, and cultural heritage. Discover best of annual parades 2026 happning near you in Elizabeth City.
- **Category**: Parades
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Are you looking for something fun to do in Elizabeth City? Look no further than the annual parades and festivals! Whether you're a local or just visiting, these events are a great way to experience the culture and community of Elizabeth City. So mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate!

## Parades Events in Elizabeth City

- **Event Name**: SantaCon 2026 Elizabeth City, NC
  - **Description**: 🎅✨ It’s time for SantaCon—Elizabeth City style! Dress up as Santa, Mrs. Claus, an elf, a reindeer, or your favorite holiday character and join us downtown on Saturday, December 5 for a day full of holiday cheer.

From 1–5 PM, roam downtown with fellow hol
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  - **Date**: Sat Dec 05 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat Dec 05 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/elizabeth-city/santacon-2026-elizabeth-city-nc/200029454789644
  - **Venue**: Downtown Elizabeth City, Elizabeth City, North Carolina
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- **Event Name**: Lighted Boat Parade 2026 Elizabeth City, NC
  - **Description**: The Pasquotank River Yacht Club is teaming up with ECDI to bring you this fabulous holiday event again this year! Yacht Club members coordinate a parade of festive boats bedecked with holiday lights that will circle the harbor for your enjoyment. The best
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  - **Date**: Fri Dec 04 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/elizabeth-city/lighted-boat-parade-2026-elizabeth-city-nc/200029454789744
  - **Venue**: 202 S Water St, Elizabeth City, NC 27909-4844, United States
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  - **Categories**: parades, holiday, christmas, christmas-lights
- **Event Name**: Lights of the Albemarle Lantern Parade
  - **Description**: On December 31st, 2026, AOA and Elizabeth City Downtown, Inc. invite you to flood the streets with light as we march into the New Year together during our city’s second annual lantern parade!

This free community event encourages community members and vis
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  - **Date**: Thu Dec 31 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/elizabeth-city/lights-of-the-albemarle-lantern-parade/200030256734608
  - **Venue**: 516 E Main St., Elizabeth City, NC, United States, North Carolina 27909
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## Trending Events in Elizabeth City

- **Event Name**: Victory Praise & Worship Center: Annual Hog & Hen Cook-Off
  - **Description**: Get ready for our 6th Annual VPWC Hog & Hen Cook-Off where the fellowship is  unbelievable , and the grills are hot!About this Event🐖🐓 Hog & Hen Cook-Off 2026Get ready for a showdown of smoky flavors, sizzl
  - **Venue**: 700 N Hughes Blvd
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- **Event Name**: ECSU 90's Throwback Homecoming Party
  - **Description**: Get ready to vibe with all the best 90's jams and good times at the ultimate throwback homecoming party! Get your tickets nowAbout this EventECSU 90's Throwback Homecoming PartyGet ready to dust off those fla
  - **Venue**: Museum of the Albemarle
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- **Event Name**: First Friday ArtWalk - October 2026
  - **Description**: First Friday ArtWalk - October 2, 2026
Every First Friday of the month, many art studios and businesses in downtown Elizabeth City are open from 4:00 pm until 7:00 PM-ish for our First Friday ArtWalk! Guest artists along with food and music abound as busi
  - **Venue**: Downtown Elizabeth City, Elizabeth City, North Carolina
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- **Event Name**: Trick or Treat with EC Downtown Businesses 2026
  - **Description**: Bring your kids to Downtown Elizabeth City on Saturday, October 24th from 1:00-3:00 pm for some Trick or Treating in the central business district. This is a special event specifically with the downtown businesses.

NOTE: This is a special event coordinat
  - **Venue**: Elizabeth City Downtown
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- **Event Name**: All Black Affair
  - **Description**: Step out on Friday October 9, 2026, for the Northeastern Omega Foundation 3rd Annual ALL BLACK AFFAIR.About this EventGet ready to make a bold entrance in All‑Black elegance at the
  - **Venue**: Seven Sounds Brewing Company
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Viking Homecoming: Noir on the Water
  - **Description**: Get ready to dive into a mysterious night of Viking vibes and shadowy tales by the water.About this Event🖤🌊 NOIR ON THE WATER 🌊🖤Homecoming After Dark.
  - **Venue**: Waterfront Park
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- **Event Name**: THE HEART OF ARTS COMEDY SHOW
  - **Description**: Grab a drink, a bite and forget about your inbox! Join us at The Heart Of Arts Center every Saturday (961 OAK STUMP RD, Elizabeth City, NC) for a hilarious night of live stand-up comedy. We've curated a stacked line-up of the funniest national, regional &
  - **Venue**: 961 Oak Stump Rd, Elizabeth City, NC 27909-7611, United States
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- **Event Name**: Holiday Celebration & Downtown Illumination
  - **Description**: ✨ The Holiday Celebration & Downtown Illumination is Elizabeth City’s official kick-off to the holiday season! 🎄 Join us Friday, November 27, from 6–8 PM as we gather for the annual lighting of the holiday lights at the Pasquotank County Courthouse an
  - **Venue**: Pasquotank County Courthouse
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- **Event Name**: Manteo Murphy in Concert
  - **Description**: Join us in the Maguire Theater on Friday, October 2nd at 7:30 PM, directly following the First Friday Art Walk, for a Manteo Murphy concert! This is the perfect way to end the SPLASH Week festivities for artists, locals, and visitors alike!

The Manteo Mu
  - **Venue**: 516 E Main St., Elizabeth City, NC, United States, North Carolina 27909
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Parades events in Elizabeth City?
  - **A:** SantaCon 2026 Elizabeth City, NC (Sat Dec 05 2026 at 01:00 pm at Downtown Elizabeth City, Elizabeth City, North Carolina), Lighted Boat Parade 2026 Elizabeth City, NC (Fri Dec 04 2026 at 07:00 pm at 202 S Water St, Elizabeth City, NC 27909-4844, United States), Lights of the Albemarle Lantern Parade (Thu Dec 31 2026 at 06:00 pm at 516 E Main St., Elizabeth City, NC, United States, North Carolina 27909).
- **Q**: How can I find Parades events in Elizabeth City?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Parades events in Elizabeth City on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Parades events in Elizabeth City?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Parades events in Elizabeth City?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Parades events in Elizabeth City include Downtown Elizabeth City, Elizabeth City, North Carolina, 202 S Water St, Elizabeth City, NC 27909-4844, United States, 516 E Main St., Elizabeth City, NC, United States, North Carolina 27909.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Parades events in Elizabeth City?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Parades events in Elizabeth City include Elizabeth City Downtown, Inc, Arts of the Albemarle.
- **Q**: Are there any online Parades events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Parades events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Parades events in Elizabeth City?
  - **A:** Follow the Parades category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Parades events are listed in Elizabeth City.

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