Fredericksburg Christmas Parade Downtown Dec. 6

Kick off Christmas celebrations with the Christmas Parade in Fredericksburg next Saturday.

The annual Christmas Parade comes back to Downtown Fredericksburg on Dec. 6. The parade will start at 5:30 p.m. on Caroline St. This year’s theme is “All I Want For Christmas Is…”

The parade will start at the 700 block of Caroline St., turn at the end of the 1000 block and continue down Princess Anne St. until the Wolfe St. intersection.

Take a look at the parade map for closed streets and bathrooms along the route.

Parking for the parade is limited and parade organizers stress the importance of carpooling. Parade organizers provide the following list of spaces open during the parade:

• Street Parking – Street parking is available on a first come, first served basis. If you park on the street, make sure you obey all posted signage and restrictions and do not block any driveways or alleys.There will be no parking along the parade route and on some adjacent side streets beginning at 3 p.m. on the day of the parade. The Police Department will have vehicles towed on Saturday afternoon that have not been removed from the street.

• Handicap Parking – Designated handicap parking is available in the VRE drop off lot. There are 13 spaces available. Please see parade map for location.

• Parking Garage– The city parking garage will be available for $2.00 per car.

• Parking Lots – Please look at the parade map for the Sophia St parking lots that will be open.

• Parade Participants – We recommend if you are participating in the parade that you park at Dixon Park or anywhere you are able to find a spot near the parade. Please refer to the above parking options.