

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: SNOPELIKA Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 05 Dec, 2025 at 05:30 pm
- **Event Description**: *Please note: DO NOT respond to any comments or posts from Facebook accounts claiming to have "vendor spots" or DM-ing you about this event. This is the only official event page for the Opelika Chamber's Snopelika event. For REAL information regarding vendors or details around Snopelika can be found by emailing info@opelikachamber.com, calling (334) 745-4861 or visiting https://www.opelikachamber.com/cultivate-community/snopelika/.

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This is the official event page for Opelika's Snopelika Christmas Parade &amp; Tree Lighting! Snopelika is an annual community event held to kick off the Christmas season in Opelika. Thousands of local citizens attend to celebrate every year, with visitors traveling from around the area. We kick off the Christmas season by bringing cheer to all those who attend! This year's Snopelika will be held on Friday, December 5th beginning at 5:30pm in downtown Opelika! It is a rain or shine event. Come see the tallest Christmas Tree in town at Snopelika!

Opelika's annual Christmas Parade kicks off all of the festivities at 5:30pm! Local citizens gather all throughout the downtown streets for the evening parade to see 90+ parade entries. Who-ville themed floats as well as local marching bands, horses &amp; vintage vehicles parade through streets!

At the conclusion of the parade around 6:30pm, enjoy a snowy winter wonderland, Christmas music, snowball fights with the Opelika Police Department, food trucks, picture opportunities galore, and even a chance to visit Santa Claus at the Courthouse steps!

At 7:30pm, everyone will gather underneath the tree for the official lighting! Float winners of the Christmas Parade will be announced, this year’s Grand Marshal MasterChef Jr Winner Bryson McGlynn will be introduced, and city officials will count down to flip the switch to light Opelika’s Christmas Tree! The official event ends at 9pm.

2025 Snopelika Event Volunteer Application:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1JtGEg8Cj3NCjhyL1mTCSadVERv-coNcWn9mu_275K9g/viewform?edit_requested=true

For questions reach out to info@opelikachamber.com or stay updated at https://www.opelikachamber.com/cultivate-community/snopelika/!

Snopelika is proudly presented by Opelika Ford!

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AVAILABLE PUBLIC PARKING:
1. Opelika Chamber Parking Lot – 200 S 6th St, Opelika
This lot is open to all event attendees. Please park only in marked parking spaces. Parking on the grass is not permitted.

2. Opelika City Hall &amp; The Surcie House – 204 S 7th St, Opelika
The lot bordering Opelika City Hall and The Surcie House (the former location of the Opelika Chamber) is open for public parking throughout the event.

3. N Railroad Ave &amp; 1st Ave – North Side of the Railroad Tracks
All public street parking along N Railroad Ave, 1st Ave, and N 8th St on the north side of the railroad tracks is available for attendees.

4. Handicap Parking – Lee County Courthouse
Handicap-accessible parking is available in the back parking lot of the Lee County Courthouse, accessible from S 10th St. This area is reserved exclusively for vehicles displaying valid handicap permits.


PARK &amp; RIDE OUR SHUTTLES:
Downtown Opelika streets will close at 2:00pm as the parade floats begin to line up. The downtown streets will reopen after the event at 9pm. Please arrive early and use the public parking areas OR our Park &amp; Ride Shuttles shown on the event map.

Enjoy free SNOPELIKA shuttle rides running every 15–20 minutes throughout the event. Shuttles will pick up at Parking Lot D on the Southern Union State Community College campus (301 Lake Condy Rd, Opelika, AL 36801) and drop off near City Hall at S 7th Street and Avenue A. To reach Parking Lot D, turn right onto Lake Condy Road at Opelika High School, then take a right onto S. Union Drive when you see the official Southern Union sign. Park there and hop on the shuttle for an easy ride straight into the heart of SNOPELIKA.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/opelika/snopelika-christmas-parade-and-tree-lighting/200027942562837
- **Event Categories**: christmas-parades, christmas, parades, christmas-lights, music, food-drinks, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 4704

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.opelikachamber.com/cultivate-community/snopelika/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=opelika-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Opelika
- **state**: AL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Downtown Opelika
- **lat**: 32.647473746604
- **long**: -85.379882629665
- **full address**: Downtown Opelika, 827 S Railroad Ave, Opelika, AL 36801-8513, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Opelika Chamber (https://allevents.in/org/opelika-chamber/24779606)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 05 Dec, 2025 at 05:30 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Downtown Opelika, 827 S Railroad Ave, Opelika, AL 36801-8513, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Opelika Chamber
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** christmas-parades, christmas, parades, christmas-lights, music, food-drinks, entertainment
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about SNOPELIKA Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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