Christmas Parades and Tree Lightings Near Paducah (2026)
Three qualifying events around Paducah have 2026 dates published by the city or the organizing group: two Paducah events and one in Grand Rivers. The event pages publish no admission price for these public parade and tree-lighting events, so admission is left blank rather than inferred.
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| Event | Where | Date | Starts | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Paducah Christmas Parade | Paducah | Saturday, December 5, 2026 | 5 p.m. | See website |
| Paducah Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony | Paducah | Tuesday, November 17, 2026 | 5:30 p.m. | See website |
| Grand Rivers Lighted Christmas Parade | Grand Rivers | Friday, November 6, 2026 | 6 pm | See website |
Every event, in detail
City of Paducah Christmas Parade
2701 Park Avenue, Paducah, KY 42003
- Christmas parade
- Date
- Saturday, December 5, 2026
- Starts
- 5 p.m.
- Good for
- Families
The City of Paducah Christmas Parade travels downtown, beginning at 14th and Broadway, continuing down Broadway to Water Street, then turning left at Jefferson Street and ending at Jefferson and 2nd Street. Its 2026 theme is “Christmas on the River.”
Details from paducahky.gov, checked Nov 1. Plans change; confirm before you go.
Paducah Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
2701 Park Avenue, Paducah, KY 42003
- Christmas tree lighting
- Date
- Tuesday, November 17, 2026
- Starts
- 5:30 p.m.
- Good for
- Families
The Paducah Board of Commissioners hosts a community Christmas tree lighting on Water Street in front of the large floodwall opening between Broadway and Jefferson Street. The event concludes with the lighting of a 26-foot Christmas tree.
Details from paducahky.gov, checked Nov 1. Plans change; confirm before you go.
Grand Rivers Lighted Christmas Parade
1858 JH O'Bryan Avenue, Grand Rivers, KY 42045
- Lighted parade
- Floats
- Decorated vehicles
- Date
- Friday, November 6, 2026
- Starts
- 6 pm
- Good for
- Families
The first annual Grand Rivers Lighted Christmas Parade proceeds down Main Street with illuminated musical groups, bands, floats, vehicles, and golf carts. It is scheduled immediately before the lighting ceremony at Patti’s 1880s Settlement.
Details from grandrivers.org, checked Nov 1. Plans change; confirm before you go.
Questions people ask
When are Christmas parades and tree lightings near Paducah open this year?
City of Paducah Christmas Parade: Saturday, December 5, 2026. Paducah Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony: Tuesday, November 17, 2026. Grand Rivers Lighted Christmas Parade: Friday, November 6, 2026.
Every date, hour and price on this page comes from the parade or lighting's own website or social page, and we re-check the list every week until Christmas. Run a parade or lighting in Paducah, KY that should be here? Tell us.
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