Bel Air Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting Celebration

Date and Time
December 6, 2026
3:30 p.m.

Location
Downtown Bel Air
Route: Main & Rt-22 to Main & Lee St

Admission
Free!
Food Available for Purchase

The Downtown Bel Air Christmas Parade is a tradition that has been going on for over 30 years! Come together as a community to celebrate the holiday season in Downtown Bel Air!

Bel Air Christmas Parade Schedule of Events

2:30 p.m.: The Route 66 Band in front of the Courthouse
3:30 p.m.: Parade
4:15 p.m.: Holiday Music, Food Trucks, and more in Shamrock Park
4:30/5 p.m.: Tree Lighting

Parking in Downtown Bel Air can be found on the street (ones not closed for the parade route), in municipal lots, and in the Bel Air Parking Garage on Hickory Ave. Parking is free on the weekends and after 5 p.m. on weekdays! Visitors can us the ParkMobile app for visits during weekdays before 5 p.m.

Participation in the Parade

Click here to submit an application to participate in the parade.

Event is weather permitting. In the event of bad weather, the parade will be cancelled and not rescheduled.

2026 Food Trucks

TBD

2026 Activities and Vendors

TBD

2025 Results

OVERALL BEST IN PARADE: Upper Falls Dance Academy 
Best Float: Restoration Farm 
Best Band: Aberdeen High School
Best Marching Unit: Harford Cheer
Best Mobile Unit: Boumi Shrine Center & Magic Carpets
Best Animal Unit: DogTopia of Bel Air
Best Costumed Characters: Star Wars Costuming Groups of Maryland and Delaware
Best Beauty Queen: Miss Maryland
General Parade Excellence: Baltimore Bernese Mountain Dogs, Bel Air Dance Academy, Girl Scout Troop 759, Harford County Running Club, Forest Hill Dance, Jolly Ol’ Christmas Bus, Part Two Dance Co.

Bel Air Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony

Thank you to our Sponsors and Partners!

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