The City of Atlantic City’s annual Holiday Parade is back Saturday, December 13, 2025 — and this year, it promises to be more magical than ever! The beloved tradition is expanding into the Atlantic City Holiday Parade & Market, a full-scale celebration featuring a festive Holiday Village filled with local vendors, seasonal treats, and family-friendly delights.

For the first time in years, the parade will jingle all the way down Atlantic Avenue at twilight, illuminating the city with glowing floats, sparkling lights, and show-stopping performances. The procession begins at 4:30 PM on South Carolina Avenue (outside City Hall) and continues to Albany Avenue, where the celebration carries on at O’Donnell Memorial Park. There, visitors can explore an enchanting Holiday Village (from 4:00-8:00 PM) offering handcrafted gifts, hot chocolate, artisan goods, and delicious holiday bites—a perfect finale to an evening filled with community spirit and seasonal cheer.

Parade Day Traffic & Parking Information

And the festivities start long before the parade and market even begin! Atlantic City Youth Services will host its Winter Wonderland Festival at Skate Zone (501 N. Albany Avenue) from 12:00 to 4:00 PM, complete with food, games, rides, and more. It’s the ideal way to kick off a full day of holiday excitement.

There’s still time to be part of magic. Become a vendor at the Holiday Market. Contact the City of Atlantic City Special Events Office at 609-347-5823 or complete the registration form linked below:

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For everyone else, mark your calendars for Saturday, December 13th and experience the Winter Wonderland Festival and Atlantic City Holiday Parade & Market — a can’t-miss, day-long celebration that’s sure to leave everyone feeling full of holiday joy and Atlantic City pride!

Atlantic City Lots with Free Parking on Parade Day Saturday, December 13, 2025