Christmas Parades and Tree Lightings Near Blacksburg (2026)
These are holiday parades and tree-lighting events in the Blacksburg region with a 2026 date published by a city, organizer, or downtown organization. Some official listings do not publish a full event address, phone number, or start time; those fields are left empty when unavailable.
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| Event | Where | Date | Starts | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floyd County Christmas Parade | Floyd | Saturday, December 5, 2026 | 5:00PM | See website |
| Lighting of the Salem Christmas Tree | Salem | Friday, December 4, 2026 | Tree Lighting begins at 6 p.m. | Free |
| Salem Christmas Parade | Salem | Friday, December 4, 2026 | The parade begins at 6:30 p.m. | Free |
Every event, in detail
Floyd County Christmas Parade
210 Park Drive NW, Floyd, VA 24091
- Christmas parade
- Date
- Saturday, December 5, 2026
- Starts
- 5:00PM
- Good for
- Families
The Floyd County Christmas Parade travels through downtown Floyd on its established route. It is scheduled to reach downtown around 5 p.m.
Details from floydcountyparksandrec.org, checked Nov 8. Plans change; confirm before you go.
Lighting of the Salem Christmas Tree
620 Florida Street, Salem, VA 24153
- Tree lighting
- Date
- Friday, December 4, 2026
- Starts
- Tree Lighting begins at 6 p.m.
- Cost
- Free
- Good for
- Families
The City of Salem’s Christmas tree lighting is at the Salem Public Library. It begins at 6 p.m., before the city’s Christmas parade.
Details from salemva.gov, checked Nov 8. Plans change; confirm before you go.
Salem Christmas Parade
620 Florida Street, Salem, VA 24153
- Christmas parade
- Date
- Friday, December 4, 2026
- Starts
- The parade begins at 6:30 p.m.
- Cost
- Free
- Good for
- Families
The City of Salem’s Christmas parade follows the tree lighting and runs along Main Street. The city lists the Salem Public Library as the event location.
Details from salemva.gov, checked Nov 8. Plans change; confirm before you go.
Questions people ask
When are Christmas parades and tree lightings near Blacksburg open this year?
Floyd County Christmas Parade: Saturday, December 5, 2026. Lighting of the Salem Christmas Tree: Friday, December 4, 2026. Salem Christmas Parade: Friday, December 4, 2026.
Are there free Christmas parades and tree lightings near Blacksburg?
Lighting of the Salem Christmas Tree and Salem Christmas Parade list free admission. Some activities inside may still cost extra.
Every date, hour and price on this page comes from the parade or lighting's own website or social page, and we re-check the list every week until Christmas. Run a parade or lighting in Blacksburg, VA that should be here? Tell us.
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