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Christmas City of the North Parade

Friday 20 November 2026Superior Street, Downtown DuluthFree to attend

Duluth's free Christmas City of the North Parade, held since 1958, brings floats, marching bands and Santa down Superior Street. Dates follow the usual annual timing; confirm with the organiser before you travel.

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Visit Duluth calls this parade the most attended public event in the Northland. It starts in front of the Fitger's complex at 6th Avenue East and runs down Superior Street to 4th Avenue West, with floats, marching bands, dancers, and Santa and Mrs. Claus. The 2025 parade ran on Friday, November 21 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.; the 2026 date is still listed as TBD.