Christmas City of the North Parade 2026

The Christmas City of the North Parade has been an annual holiday tradition in Duluth since 1961. It features marching bands, dance performances, colorful floats and an appearance by Santa Claus.

The parade starts at 6:30 p.m. in front of the Fitger’s complex at Sixth Avenue East and Superior Street and continues along Superior Street to Fourth Avenue West.

The parade is broadcast live on KBJR-TV channel 6.1 and online at northernnewsnow.com.

Parade units begin lining up at 4 p.m. on London Road between 10th and 14th avenues east, and buses stage on the upper side of London Road from 14th to 17th avenues east.

Marching bands and dance groups exit the parade route at Fourth Avenue West to buses waiting on Michigan Street. Floats dismantle on the 400 block of West Superior Street and exit the area at Fifth Avenue West.