· Make your plans using this website and Calendar of Events link, or our Official Facebook and Instagram accounts (link at the bottom of this website). Christmas Lights Continue thru Jan 6th. SCAM Alert! Every year we are plagued with fake events on facebook giving incorrect information.
· Following the event, visitors can continue to enjoy holiday shopping, dining and seasonal activities around the square. The ChristmasParade is part of a full slate of December programming in Dahlonega, including concerts, special events and family-friendly activities.
Join us in Dahlonega for our month-long celebration held the day after Thanksgiving through mid-January, set in motion with the Lighting of the Square.
Whether you're a local or planning a festive getaway, our comprehensive guide includes every event, activity, and thing to do this holidayseason in Dahlonega. From parades to wine tastings, we've got it all covered—complete with dates, locations, and detailed information.
· The afternoon Christmasparade will appeal to the kids–and the kids at heart. Crowds gather around historic downtown Dahlonega for a festive hometown parade complete with Santa in his sleigh, floats by local businesses, and marching bands.
· Santa resides by the big tree on weekends through December 21 (except Parade Day, when he’s the star attraction!). The annual ChristmasParade, set for December 13, brings together floats, marching bands, and community groups in a heartwarming procession through the heart of town.
Bring the entire family to experience Old Fashioned Christmas in downtown Dahlonega. From the Friday after Thanksgiving through the New Year, enjoy extended shopping hours, holiday music and Old Fashioned Trolley or horse-drawn carriage rides.