City of Hickory’s Lowes Foods Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting

The City of Hickory invites residents and visitors to kick off the holiday season at the annual Lowes Foods Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting on Friday, Nov. 20, in downtown Hickory. Sponsored by Lowes Foods since the event’s inception, this cherished community tradition features festive parade entries, holiday music, family-friendly activities, and the lighting of downtown’s Christmas tree.

The evening begins at 5:45 p.m. with a special procession by Fallen Heroes Ministry, honoring North Carolina’s fallen soldiers. The Christmas Parade will immediately follow.