Mississippi County’s 2025 Christmas Parade Lineup Brings Holiday Cheer Across the County
The holiday season is shining bright in Mississippi County, and there's no better way to celebrate than with a hometown Christmas parade. From twinkling floats and festive music to cocoa crawls and community traditions, each town in the Land of Steel is bringing its own unique flavor to the season.
Whether you're watching from the sidewalk or walking in the lineup, these parades are a heartwarming reminder of what makes Mississippi County so special. Here's your guide to this year’s can't-miss Christmas parade schedule:
🎅 Blytheville Christmas Parade – “March of the Toys”
Date: Thursday, December 4
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Downtown Blytheville transforms into a toy-lover’s dream with this year’s whimsical theme, March of the Toys. Expect colorful floats, music, costumed characters and plenty of cheer as the community kicks off the holiday season in imaginative style.
🎅 Etowah Christmas Parade
Date: Saturday, December 6
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Etowah may be small, but its Christmas spirit is big. Bundle up, grab a warm drink, and enjoy the sights and sounds of a community proud to share its holiday cheer.
🎅 Luxora Christmas Parade
Date: Saturday, December 6
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Join Luxora for a joyful night filled with holiday lights and community spirit. As floats wind their way through town, families and friends gather to ring in the season with warmth, pride and a whole lot of Christmas sparkle.
🎅 Leachville Christmas Parade & Holiday Festivities
Date: Saturday, December 6
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Leachville is pulling out all the stops with a full evening of fun. Start with the Chamber of Commerce Cocoa Crawl from 4 to 6 p.m., followed by the parade at 6. Afterward, head downtown for a tree lighting, free cocoa and cookies, and a special outdoor screening of Home Alone at The Melody Theater.
🎅 Osceola Christmas Parade – “A Hometown Christmas”
Date: Tuesday, December 9
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Main Street Osceola invites you to celebrate A Hometown Christmas with a festive parade full of local pride. Lineup begins at 4:30 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church. From handmade floats to joyful performances, it’s a beautiful reflection of Osceola’s strong community roots and holiday traditions.
🎅 Manila Christmas Parade – “Candyland Christmas”
Date: Saturday, December 13
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Manila is getting extra sweet this season with its Candyland Christmas parade theme. Peppermint stripes, gingerbread smiles and sugary surprises await as this festive favorite rolls through town. It’s a colorful, family-friendly event sure to delight kids and grown-ups alike.
🎅 Dyess Christmas Parade
Date: Monday, December 15
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Start your week with some small-town sparkle as Dyess lights up the night with its annual Christmas parade. Bring your mittens and some holiday spirit!
🎅 Joiner Christmas Parade
Date: Thursday, December 18
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Joiner’s parade brings the heart of the holidays to life with a joyful march through town. Whether you're walking, riding or cheering from the curb, it’s a can’t-miss night in southern Mississippi County.
🎅 Wilson Christmas Parade – Wilson Winter Wonderland
Date: Friday, December 19
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Experience a picture-perfect holiday evening in Wilson during its Winter Wonderland parade. With historic charm as the backdrop, this event invites locals and guests to participate with floats, performances and festive fun. Prizes are awarded for best entries, and early registrants are entered to win dinner for two at the Wilson Café!
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