Start early. Stay late.
The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.
Mar 14 – Mar 15, 2026
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Fargo
The parade has over 60 units, including the Heather and Thistle Bagpipe and Drum Band,…
North Dakota
Parades in North Dakota
9 events found
Leave room for the unexpected.
The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.
May 1 – May 1, 2026
Bismarck-Mandan Band Night Parade
Bismarck
The Bismarck-Mandan Band Night Parade features elementary, junior high, and senior high bands from across…
The road is the experience.
Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.
Jun 9 – Jun 9, 2026
Flag Day Parade
Medora
Medora's Flag Day Parade starts in Chimney Park, loops through town, and ends back in…
The road is the experience.
Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.
Jun 27 – Jun 27, 2026
White Cloud Days Parade
Jamestown
A parade honoring White Cloud's (an albino buffalo) birthday. The parade begins at 9:30 am,…
The road is the experience.
Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.
Oct 30 – Oct 30, 2026
Holiday Parade of Lights
Wahpeton
Watch lighted floats parade downtown.
Worth the stop.
Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.
Nov 8 – Nov 8, 2026
Parade of Lights
Lisbon
A Christmas parade of lights. Over 30 beautifully decorated floats. A great family evening.
Keep it easy.
The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.
Nov 10 – Nov 10, 2026
Holiday Dazzle on Main Parade
Jamestown
Lighted floats cruise Main Street in a parade. Food vendors will be available. Downtown businesses…
Let the road decide.
Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.
Nov 15 – Nov 15, 2026
HollyDazzle Festival of Lights
Grand Forks
The Downtown Development Association and Leighton Broadcasting has put together an event that’s sure to…
Find your way.
There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.
Dec 5 – Dec 5, 2026
Christmas Parade of Lights
Dickinson
Beautifully lit floats parade through downtown Dickinson to kick off the Christmas season with side-walk…