APPLETON — In front of 80,000 spectators, the City of Appleton annually hosts the biggest and the best nighttime Christmas parade in the Midwest.
The 54th Downtown Appleton Christmas Parade will begin at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025.
Attendees should plan for the possibility of occasional rain or even some snow showers. The temperature when the parade steps off is forecast to be about 45 degrees.
People may begin setting up chairs and blankets along the route after noon Tuesday, only if they remain with those items, according to the city. Items left unattended will be disposed of. viewing spaces are on a first-come-first-served basis.
The parade begins at the corner of State Street and College Avenue in downtown Appleton. It travels east on College Avenue to Drew Street.
The parade features about 80 units including colorful floats, decorated vehicles, walking units, animals, and other unique entries. More than twenty marching bands from Northeastern Wisconsin/Upper Michigan high schools and area communities perform all of our favorite holiday tunes. Please check the links below for more specific information.
Additionally, a television audience of over 100,000 view the parade live and during rebroadcasts on CBS 5, WFRV-TV. The parade can also be streamed live at WeAreGreenBay.com.
- News About the Christmas Parade
- Going to the Christmas Parade
- Participating in the Christmas Parade
- About the Christmas Parade
For more information and updates, follow the City of Appleton Parades on Facebook.
Kaukauna’s Electric City Christmas Parade
The City of Kaukauna Recreation Department presents the 2025 Electric City Christmas Parade beginning at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025.
This year’s parade theme is “Santa’s Workshop” as submitted by Braden Schuh.
The parade will begin at the intersection of Wisconsin Ave. and Depot St. and will feature area schools, businesses and organizations, along with an appearance from Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus.
The parade will travel southeast on Wisconsin Ave., turn right to travel south down Highway 55/Crooks Ave., then turn right again onto Second St.
The last stretch of the parade (Second St. from Highway 55 to Reaume Ave.) will be a quiet, sensory-sensitive area for attendees who want to avoid the sounds of sirens, horns and bands.
Following the parade, visitors can stop by the Community Room in the Streets, Parks and Recreation (SPaR) building at 207 Reaume Ave. for cookies, hot chocolate, and a chance to meet Santa in person.
Check the Kaukauna Recreation Department Facebook page and the city’s website for parade updates. A route map can be found on the City’s website at: Electric City Christmas Parade – City Of Kaukauna
