# Annual Parades in Wilmington, NC 2026 | Your Guide to Major Parades In Wilmington, NC | AllEvents.in

- **Subtitle**: Experience the vibrant spirit of Wilmington, North Carolina with captivating Annual Parades that showcase the city's diversity, creativity, and cultural heritage. Discover best of annual parades 2026 happning near you in Wilmington, North Carolina.
- **Category**: Parades
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## Parades Events in Wilmington

- **Event Name**: Parade
  - **Description**: For the grand public kickoff of The North Carolina Azalea Festival, watch Queen Azalea, Invited Guests, giant balloons, and all the wonderful floats and marching groups in one of the largest street parades in the Southeast. Be sure to grab a spot! This is
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 11 2026 at 09:30 am (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wilmington/parade/200028131093857
  - **Venue**: N 3rd St, Wilmington, NC 28401
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- **Event Name**: Santacon 2026 - Wilmington, NC
  - **Description**: Wilmington, NC Santas!

Please report to the Duck and Dive on December 12th 2026 at 1pm.

As usual, please make sure to bring an unwrapped toy(s) for the "Toys For Tots" box and some nonperishable food for the local food pantry.

Make sure you're wearing
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  - **Date**: Sat Dec 12 2026 at 01:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wilmington/santacon-2026-wilmington-nc/200029359966846
  - **Venue**: Duck and Dive
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## Trending Events in Wilmington

- **Event Name**: Let Sleep Come First
  - **Description**: Did you know that how long you live is highly associated with how well you sleep, even after ANY effect of activity is removed (Chiara Cirelli, 2015 Biomed Central)? You are all invited to this informative holistic medicine class on sleep. Dr. Jane Pow
  - **Venue**: Wellness Plus Delaware
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- **Event Name**: Bead Society Class: “Wired Tree of Life Ring with a Bracelet Set"
  - **Description**: The Tree of Life stands as one of humanity's most profound symbols. Steeped in rich history and spiritual significance, it serves as a timeless reminder of our interconnectedness.✅ The roots embody our bond with theearth.✅ The trun
  - **Venue**: Wellness Plus Delaware
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- **Event Name**: Historic Happy Hour - Drinks & History Stroll
  - **Description**: A fun way to enjoy historic downtown Wilmington! 

Come take a Wilmington History & Architecture Tour and enjoy some drinks along the way!
$30 includes your guide and history tour.
Drinks are not included and are up to you!

Meet at ARRIVE/Dram Yard's
  - **Venue**: Dram Yard
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- **Event Name**: Disco Delaware Vol:5
  - **Description**: INNI ENTERTAINMENTSPresentsDisco Delaware Vol:5ONFriday, May 8, 2026atOpulent Lounge3421 Kirkland HwyWilmington, DEAdmission 21 plus eventTickets available athttps://.discodel
  - **Venue**: The Opulent Restaurant & Lounge, Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE, USA
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- **Event Name**: Comedy Open Mic at Milk and Honey
  - **Description**: Step right up for an evening of chuckles and chortles at the "Comedy Open Mic at Milk and Honey" hosted by Zeola's Comedy Room! Join us on [Date], at [Time] at the lively 239 N Market St in Wilmington, DE, for a rib-tickling experience you won't forget
  - **Venue**: 239 N Market St
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- **Event Name**: Wilmington 1898 Coup and Massacre Tour
  - **Description**: In 1898 North Carolina's government was overthrown by a white supremacist coup - the only successful coup de'tat in American history. Wilmington saw the worst violence with a horrific massacre terrorizing the city. This historian-guided tour seeks to e
  - **Venue**: Slice of Life Pizzeria and Pub
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- **Event Name**: Wilmington True Crime Tour
  - **Description**: Explore the dark side of Wilmington's history with this tour of some of the city's most infamous strange and shocking tales of murder mayhem and true crime. From spying during the tense 1940s to murders dating back to the city's tumultuous years in the
  - **Venue**: Slice of Life Pizzeria and Pub
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- **Event Name**: Wilmington Street Food Festival
  - **Description**: The Wilmington Street Food Festival is BACK and taking over the Delaware Riverfront on Saturday, May 17th!About this EventThe Wilmington Street Food Festival is coming to the Delaware Riverfront
  - **Venue**: Tubman Garret Riverfront Park
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- **Event Name**: Parade
  - **Description**: For the grand public kickoff of The North Carolina Azalea Festival, watch Queen Azalea, Invited Guests, giant balloons, and all the wonderful floats and marching groups in one of the largest street parades in the Southeast. Be sure to grab a spot! This is
  - **Venue**: N 3rd St, Wilmington, NC 28401
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Parades events in Wilmington?
  - **A:** Parade (Sat Apr 11 2026 at 09:30 am at N 3rd St, Wilmington, NC 28401), Santacon 2026 - Wilmington, NC (Sat Dec 12 2026 at 01:00 pm at Duck and Dive).
- **Q**: What Parades events are happening in Wilmington in April 2026?
  - **A:** Parade (Sat Apr 11 2026 at 09:30 am at N 3rd St, Wilmington, NC 28401).
- **Q**: How can I find Parades events in Wilmington?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Parades events in Wilmington 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 Wilmington?
  - **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 Wilmington?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Parades events in Wilmington include N 3rd St, Wilmington, NC 28401, Duck and Dive.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Parades events in Wilmington?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Parades events in Wilmington include North Carolina Azalea Festival at Wilmington, Inc..
- **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 Wilmington?
  - **A:** Follow the Parades category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Parades events are listed in Wilmington.

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