Tickets
The Novant Health Thanksgiving Eve Parade is a free event. Spectators are encouraged to line Tryon Street from 9th Street to Brooklyn Village Ave. However, if you wish to reserve a seat that will be ready for you upon arrival, you may purchase VIP tickets.
Get ready for an unforgettable night at the Novant Health Thanksgiving Eve Parade. Buy your tickets to experience the magic from our VIP seating area.
This year, the Novant Health Thanksgiving Eve Parade will light up the night, stepping off on Thanksgiving Eve - Wednesday, November 27, on Tryon Street in Uptown Charlotte. The parade will begin at 5:45 p.m. on Tryon Street and air live on WCCB Charlotte's CW at 6:00 p.m.
VIP Seating
$35
Leave the chairs at home and reserve your seat at the parade in our VIP section!
The VIP seating area will line Tryon Street from Brooklyn Village Ave to Good Samaritan Way. VIP ticket holders will receive a guaranteed bleacher seat in the performance viewing area. Within your bleacher section, the seats are first-come, first-served.
Kids 2 and under are FREE and don't require a ticket but must be sitting in a guardian's lap.
Cookies with Santa
$45
Experience the magic of the holidays at Cookies with Santa!
Cookies with Santa will take place from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. before the parade. Ticketholders will receive:
- Meet and greet with Santa Claus
- One free photo with Santa
- Your choice of a sweet treat and hot beverage
- Reserved seat in Section B in front of the performance floor in a prime viewing area
VIP Seating Map
