Parade Rules, Regulations & Application
Parking & Transportation
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For Parking Information, Location, & Rates, please click here to be redirected to ParkPortsmouth.
On the night of the parade, there are many street closures and restrictions. On street parking is not recommended. Click here for details.
Road Closures & Detours
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Road closures surrounding Market Square begin at 4 pm.
Click here for details from the Portsmouth Police Department about street closures and detours as the parade date nears.
Parade Route
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Grand Marshal
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The City has selected the Planter Box Project team as 2021 Grand Marshals. Read more about them, here.
The Tree
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The Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony begins at 5:00pm with music from the Portsmouth Holiday Ensemble. At 5:25pm the Portsmouth Mayor begins remarks, and at 5:29.50pm the Tree Lighting Countdown begins.