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Delta Dental Dickens of a Christmas - City of Roanoke Christmas Parade
- Dates: December 8, 2023
- Times: Parade begins at 6:30pm
- Admission: Free
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Historic Roanoke City Market
Location: Jefferson Street at Elm Avenue
Campbell Avenue, Market Square
Roanoke, VA 24011 - Phone: (540) 342-2028
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The Roanoke Valley’s largest holiday celebration, Delta Dental Dickens of a Christmas, returns taking place on the first three Friday nights in December.
Night 1 - December 1, 6pm - 10pm: Featuring The City of Roanoke Christmas Tree Lighting
The Christmas Tree Lighting takes place on Salem Avenue in the Plaza behind the Market Building. The ceremony begins at 5:30 pm with the tree lighting at 6:20pm and will include live stage performances.
Night 2 - December 8, 6pm - 10pm: Featuring The City of Roanoke Christmas Parade
The parade begins on Jefferson Street at Elm Avenue, turns onto Campbell Avenue, goes past Market Square, and ends at Williamson Road. This year’s parade will start at 6:30pm.
The parade is rain or shine!
Night 3 - December 15, 6pm - 10pm: Featuring the Roanoke Valley SPCA Pet Costume Contest
The beloved Roanoke Valley SPCA Pet Costume Contest returns, taking place on Salem Avenue at the Plaza behind the Market Building. Pet owners may start registering their pets at 5:30pm the night of the event. The contest begins at 6:30pm
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Delta Dental Dickens of a Christmas - City of Roanoke Christmas Parade
- Campbell Avenue, Market Square
- Roanoke, VA 24011
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- Jefferson Street at Elm Avenue
- Free
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