{"id":234465,"date":"2026-11-06T13:42:11","date_gmt":"2026-11-06T18:42:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/?p=234465"},"modified":"2026-11-06T13:42:11","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T18:42:11","slug":"reston-holiday-parade-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/reston-holiday-parade-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Reston\u2019s Nationally Ranked Holiday Parade Returns for 2026 With Giant Balloons, Santa, + More"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"custom_featured_image\" style=\"display:none;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/11\/reston-holiday-parade-2026--800x533.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"reston holiday parade 2026\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/11\/reston-holiday-parade-2026--800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/11\/reston-holiday-parade-2026--768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/11\/reston-holiday-parade-2026--585x390.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/11\/reston-holiday-parade-2026--263x175.png 263w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/11\/reston-holiday-parade-2026-.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><div id=\"custom_category\" style=\"display:none;\">sponsored<\/div><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyone knows living in Northern Virginia means a lot of hustle and bustle, but many may not realize that many small-town traditions still make the <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/westpost-skating-arlington-va-2026\/\">holiday season unforgettable<\/a>. One of our favorite traditions is the Reston Holiday Parade at the Reston Town Center. It has all the hallmarks of a quintessential small-town celebration: community groups + local elected officials marching in the parade, local personalities taking part in the event, live music, and lots of programming for the kids. The event is capped off with an appearance by none other than Santa, making this celebration a beloved tradition in Northern Virginia. This year\u2019s Parade marks the 34th anniversary of the celebration, and we\u2019ve got all the details. <strong>Here\u2019s everything you need to know about the Reston Holiday Parade taking place on Friday, November 27th, 2026. <\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-234469\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/11\/reston-holiday-parade-2026-.png\" alt=\"reston holiday parade 2026\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/11\/reston-holiday-parade-2026-.png 1000w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/11\/reston-holiday-parade-2026--800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/11\/reston-holiday-parade-2026--768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/11\/reston-holiday-parade-2026--585x390.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/11\/reston-holiday-parade-2026--263x175.png 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>About the Parade<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The parade began in 1991, and for several years, Reston founder <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/whereoutsideisin.wordpress.com\/tag\/reston-holiday-parade\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Robert E. Simon<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> participated. Over the years, the parade has grown to include dozens of community groups from dance troupes to marching bands and scouting groups. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The event has repeatedly earned a spot on <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USA Today<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8216;s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/10best.usatoday.com\/awards\/best-holiday-parade\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10Best Readers&#8217; Choice Awards<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> list for Best Holiday Parade, competing against major celebrations across the United States, including the famous Macy&#8217;s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-234470\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/11\/RTC-holiday-parade-1.png\" alt=\"RTC holiday parade 1\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/11\/RTC-holiday-parade-1.png 1080w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/11\/RTC-holiday-parade-1-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/11\/RTC-holiday-parade-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/11\/RTC-holiday-parade-1-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/11\/RTC-holiday-parade-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/11\/RTC-holiday-parade-1-585x585.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2016, Reston&#8217;s parade ranked fourth nationally, followed by fifth-place finishes in 2018 and 2022. It also earned eighth place in 2019 and sixth place in 2024. These rankings are determined through public voting from a list of nominees selected by travel experts and editors.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>What to Expect at the 2026 Parade<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 34th annual celebration takes place on Friday, November 27th, with the parade kicking off at 11AM. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The half-mile procession through Reston Town Center will feature more than 30 participating groups, including local community organizations, marching bands, dance performers, holiday characters, and mascots from Washington, D.C.-area sports teams.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-234471\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/11\/RTC-holiday-parade-2.png\" alt=\"RTC holiday parade 2\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/11\/RTC-holiday-parade-2.png 1080w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/11\/RTC-holiday-parade-2-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/11\/RTC-holiday-parade-2-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/11\/RTC-holiday-parade-2-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/11\/RTC-holiday-parade-2-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/11\/RTC-holiday-parade-2-585x585.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><br \/>\nOne of the biggest attractions is the collection of oversized balloons, reminiscent of those seen floating above Manhattan during the Macy&#8217;s Thanksgiving Day Parade. These larger-than-life characters will make their way through the streets alongside decorated floats and live performers.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FOX 5 DC personalities Angie Goff (a Northern Virginia native) and Marina Marraco are slated to host the festivities, which culminate with the grand arrival of Santa Claus. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The event draws more than 10,000 attendees annually, with families, friends, and visitors lining the streets to watch the celebration. And while the parade itself lasts about an hour, there&#8217;s plenty more happening throughout the day.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>A Day of Fun&nbsp;<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once Santa makes his grand entrance, the festivities are far from over. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visitors can spend the afternoon exploring Reston Town Center, where holiday entertainment and family-friendly activities will continue. The schedule includes live musical performances, character appearances, mini train rides, and opportunities to visit and take photos with Santa. Additional seasonal activities include horse-drawn carriage rides and a community sing-along.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DRP_RAnDgcv\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; 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height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DRP_RAnDgcv\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Reston Town Center (@restontowncenter)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/>\nThose looking to add a little movement to their holiday plans can also head to the Reston Town Center Ice Rink at the Pavilion, where ice skating will be available throughout the day. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And, of course, there&#8217;s the main event of the evening: the annual holiday tree lighting. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At 6PM, Reston Town Center&#8217;s iconic Christmas tree in Fountain Square will be illuminated, marking the beginning of the holiday season.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How to Attend the Reston Holiday Parade + Tree Lighting<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Friday, November 27th, 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parade: 11AM\u201312PM,&nbsp; Tree Lighting: 6PM<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reston Town Center, 11900 Market Street, Reston<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The parade is free and open to the public, making it an easy way to celebrate the holiday season with family and friends. With thousands of attendees expected, arriving early is a good idea for anyone hoping to find a spot along the parade route.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parking at Reston Town Center is free, and the parade is also accessible via Metro.&nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More information and event updates can be found on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.restontowncenter.com\/calendar-events\/reston-holiday-parade-tree-lighting\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reston Town Center website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Follow @thefairfaxgirl on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thefairfaxgirl\/\"><span class=\"s2\">Instagram <\/span><\/a>+&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@thefairfaxgirl\"><span class=\"s2\">TikTok<\/span><\/a> for the latest Northern Virginia updates, and check out our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/events\/\"><span class=\"s2\">events calendar<\/span><\/a>, which has over 100+ events weekly to peruse. 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