Chapel Hill: No Holiday Parade, But Rosemary Street Development + Small Businesses

Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to reflect the extended deadline for parade participants’ applications. For the last two winters, the towns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro canceled their traditional holiday parade from either COVID-19 or leadership changes. During that time, however, organizers have come up with a new vision for the annual procession […]

The Town of Chapel Hill said it will not be holding any large gathering through the end of the calendar year in an effort to protect public health, cancelling events such as Halloween on Franklin Street and the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Holiday Parade. In a release on Friday, the town said it wants community members to practice […]

The 2015 Chapel Hill-Carrboro Holiday Parade rode through Franklin Street in Chapel Hill down to Main Street in Carrboro on Saturday, December 12.  Enjoy photos of all of the fun.  Like WCHL and Chapelboro on Facebook.

Santa makes his way down Franklin Street Saturday morning for the annual Chapel Hill-Carrboro Holiday Parade.

Applications to participate in the 2024 Chapel Hill-Carrboro Community Holiday Parade are now open. The parade is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, December 7 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. “We’re looking for local organizations with diverse cultural, faith, and community traditions to participate,” read a release from the Town of Carrboro. “We hope you’ll consider […]

The Christmas holiday on Monday, December 25 will affect several local government services around the community. Here’s a rundown of what residents can expect. Town of Chapel Hill Town of Chapel Hill government offices will be closed from Monday, December 25 through Wednesday, December 27. Residential trash will not be collected from December 25-27. Monday […]

Pittsboro called off its 2023 Christmas parade over bad weather. But the town is still offering a way for people to show their holiday spirit.

The towns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro recently announced plans for the annual holiday parade, including this year’s theme and a change for how entrants can move through the route. Chapel Hill’s Community Arts & Culture department shared that the procession will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 9. The parade route will run […]

Chapel Hill Community Arts and Culture released its 2023 event calendar Thursday, with several local favorites once again featuring. Here’s a look at what Chapel Hill residents can look forward to in 2023: June 3: The Chapel Hill Pride Promenade will make its way through downtown Chapel Hill. The town is inviting participants to come decorated […]

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Thursday, December 2. She details why the town is not having a holiday parade this winter, although it's already planning for next year. Plus: Hemminger shares highlights from the recent Chapel Hill Town Council meeting and the holiday weekend.