For the last 30 years, the Greenville Jaycees have provided an exciting beginning to the holiday season in Greenville. The Greenville Christmas Parade, which typically is held on the first Saturday of December, marches through the Uptown Greenville area giving thousands of citizens their first celebration of the Christmas holidays.

Typically, over 150 entrants march through the parade including numerous Girl Scout and Boy Scout Troops, several high school bands including JH Rose, DH Conley and South Central as well as local groups such as the American Red Cross, The Pitt County Humane Society and local merchants. Many media outlets participate in the event each year including WITN and Cable 7 - who often televise the event live for the their viewers, as well as WNCT TV and many radio stations. Sponsorships pay for numerous expenses associated with the parade including performance fees, float rentals, and insurance.

The 2009 Greenville Christmas Parade is scheduled for December 20 at 2:00 pm. For additional information please contact the Parade Chairperson Jennifer Abbott.

Christmas Parade Line-up & Check-in Times

• 2009 Parade Check-In | Updated for 12/20 parade (PDF)

The check-in location will be at the corner of Clark and 10th St (Beach Bingo parking lot). Please send only ONE representative to check-in and request that others assemble at your line-up location. Please note that these individuals will not be able to drive to this location and must walk there. Pedi-cabs should be available to transport people to and from the Bank of America parking lot and our check-in location.. At check-in, your representative will be checked in by a Greenville Jaycee representative and direct you to your place in the line-up (best route to take, etc.). Parade Officials with clip boards will also be available this morning to help direct you and your organization members to your place in the line-up. In terms of check-in, your vehicle must be here at your EXACT check-in time. Other participants (younger/older/etc.) who are unable to check-in at the assigned time may meet your party later. EVERYONE (including late comers) must be in line-up by 1:00 PM!

See the link above labeled "2009 Parade Check-In"; it will show your party's (entry) parade number and check-in time. As said before, it is VERY important that you check-in promptly at the time assigned. This will allow some of the units to take their places in the line before the other units arrive.

See the link below Christmas Parade 2009 – Dec 15 FINAL; it will show you more specific information. Line-up information is listed both numerically and alphabetically. There is also a map to help you reference where your party will be located.

See the link below 2009 HANDOUT; this is something that will be available the day of the parade and includes important day-of information as well as a map with parking lots identified.

Parade Forms (PDF)

• Parade Route Map
• Christmas Parade 2009 – Dec 15 FINAL
• 2009 HANDOUT