Celebrate the Holidays in Portsmouth!
Join us on Saturday, December 6, for the City of Portsmouth’s Annual Illuminated Holiday Parade—a beloved tradition that lights up the heart of downtown.

✨ The festivities kick off with the Tree Lighting Ceremony in Market Square at 5:30 p.m.
✨ At 6 p.m., the parade steps off from Islington & Summer Streets, traveling from Goodwin Park along Islington, through Congress Street, down Pleasant Street, and concluding at the State/Pleasant Street intersection.

This free, family-friendly event welcomes all to celebrate together. Extra ADA parking and an accessible viewing area will be available at the Bridge Street lot. Please remember: the parade takes place outdoors in December—bundle up for winter weather!

📋 Interested in participating? All parade units must be pre-registered. Registration opens Oct. 1 and closes at Thanksgiving. To sign up, email Brinn at bsullivan@portsmouthnh.gov for a registration form.