Leeds Christmas Parade 2023

Bring your entire family to historic downtown Leeds for the annual Christmas Parade scheduled for Friday, December 8th. Experience the magic of Christmas and holiday festivities with the Leeds community as we celebrate Christmas on the Parkway at 7 p.m. on Friday, December 8th. There is no charge to ride in the parade, but registration is required.

This year’s Grand Marshall will be the Woman’s Literary Club of Leeds who is celebrating their hundredth anniversary. Other VIP’s who plan to participate include Senator Dan Roberts, Representative Susan DuBose, Miss Alabama 2024 Brianna Burrell, Miss Alabama Teen 2024 Elaina Burt, Miss Jefferson County 2024 Emma Terry, Miss Leeds 2024 Area Anna Grace Deason and Miss Leeds Area’s Teen 2024 Christina Norman.

The parade route will begin on Parkway Drive on 10 Street, travel through historic downtown Leeds to Sonic, turn left on Ashville Road; then on First Avenue and travel First Avenue to 6 Street where the parade will conclude.

Leading up to the parade, community members and parade attendees are invited to shop and dine citywide in Leeds with the Chamber’s Shop Local and Win program currently underway.

This event is hosted by the Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Leeds, Alabama. For more information and to download a parade application, please visit https://LeedsAreaChamber.com.

Leeds Main Street is also hosting their 2nd annual Mistletoe on Main event on December 8 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm just prior to the Christmas Parade. Enjoy games, food trucks, live music, horse and carriage rides, bounce houses, a kiddie train, photo ops, downtown businesses’ holiday sales, and more all leading up to the Christmas Parade. An After-party is planned at Rails and Ales!