2022 Candy Land Christmas logo

It's the most magical time of year! The Annual Lincolnton Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting, Santa House, Carriage Rides, and holiday activities are set! Event dates/times, parade info, and other details are below. More events added as we get info!

2023 Holiday poster v3
Apple Ornament on display

2023 Candy Land Christmas in Historic Downtown Lincolnton

2023 Holiday Nights schedule2023 Santa House & Carriage Rides 

Lincolnton Candy Land Christmas Nights!

Every Thursday, Friday & Saturday starting 11/30 through 12/23 (4 weekends).

Santa will greet visitors between 6pm and 9pm each Th/Fri/Sat at the Santa Village in First Federal Park (201 N Poplar St) at the new Winter Wonderland light display!  FREE!

IMG_1164 IMG_1182Carriages (2017)Carriage & Wagon Rides will tour Historic Downtown Lincolnton every Th/Fri/Sat between 6pm - 9pm. Departs from the 100 or 200 Block of East Main Street

Cash only, no reservations. Carriage rides $15/person, wagon rides $10/person, under 2 free. Carriages generally accommodate 2-4 people & wagons hold 8-10, every effort is made to keep groups/families together.

Fun Happenings in LTown during the 2023 Christmas season

LTG - Frozen Opens in new windowFrozen Jr, the Musical! - produced by Lincoln Theatre Guild at LCC

  • One weekend, Five performances:
  • Th 11/30, Fri 12/1, & Sat 12/2 at 7p. 
  • Sat 12/2 & Sun 12/3 at 2p.

2023 Breakfast w Santa Opens in new windowBreakfast with Santa at LCC - presented by Lincoln Cultural Center

  • Saturday, December 2, 8:30a-11a
  • For reservations, (704) 240-4989

2022 LCC Nutcracker Opens in new windowThe Nutcracker, A Children's Ballet at Citizens Center - produced by Lincoln Cultural Center

  • Friday, December 8th at 6:30p
  • Saturday, December 9th at 6:30p
  • Sunday, December 10 at 3p 

2023 Apple Drop clip Opens in new windowApple Drop Blessing 2018Lincolnton Apple Drop

  • Blessing of the City & Street Party
  • Sunday, December 31, 5-8pm

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2023 Open House-2nd Sat Opens in new window

A Candy Land Christmas Open House - Lincolnton merchants throw open their doors for Second Saturday Shop Local - Holiday Style!

  • Saturday, November 11, 10a-6p
  • Santa sighting and Sweet Surprises throughout Downtown

2023 Handmade graphic 

Handmade for the Holidays - Lincoln Cultural Center hosts artists & artisans with special gift shopping, held at the Citizens Center

  • Friday, November 17, 3p-9p
  • Saturday, November 18, 9a-3p

Sunday, 11|26|23, 3pm-7pm

2023 Parade Promo v1 register today Opens in new window65th Annual 

Lincolnton Christmas Parade 

& Tree Lighting!

4pm - Parade Starts

Tree Lighting at end of Parade

Lots of treats & vendors!!


Come cheer for your favorite entries and displays! The Christmas Parade theme for 2023 is "A Candy Land Christmas - Sweet Surprises" and all parade entries are encouraged to get creative and use the Candy Land theme in your parade presentation!! Awards & bragging rights for winners of:

  • Best Candy Land Parade Theme
  • Best Golf Cart (one or group)
  • Best Youth Participation
  • Best Handmade Float/Display

Any questions? Email Laura Morris, LMorris@LincolntonNC.org or call 704-452-7304.

Parade entries are closed.

Vendor Applications are closed.