NC Azalea Festival Parade
Join the biggest celebration of the North Carolina Azalea Festival- our annual Parade! Watch beautiful floats, giant balloons, marching bands, and more as they take to 3rd Street and strut! 🌺
For questions about participating in the parade, please reach out to parade@ncazaleafestival.org.
Thank you to Friends of the Parade:Â
Amberleigh Shores Apartment Community
YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina
Parade Hours of Operation
April 11th, 2026
Parade Reviewing Stand Pre-Show: 9:00 AM
Parade: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM