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2026 Illuminated Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting (Portsmouth, NH)
- When
- Sat, Dec 5 · 5:00 PM–7:00 PMSaturday, December 5, 2026; tree lighting 5:00-5:30 p.m. in Market Square; parade 6:00 p.m. from Islington Street (Goodwin Park)
- Where
- Market Square and Islington Street, Downtown PortsmouthMarket Square, Portsmouth, NHOpen in Google Maps ↗
- Ages
- Check age guidance
- Cost
- Free and open to allStreet closures and parking bans expected downtown (2025 pattern: from 3 p.m.); 2026 details not yet posted.
- Organizer
- City of Portsmouth
Portsmouth's holiday evening begins in Market Square with the Mayor and City Council hosting the Tree Lighting Ceremony from 5:00 to 5:30 p.m. The Illuminated Holiday Parade steps off at 6:00 p.m. from Islington Street at Goodwin Park, travels down Islington Street and arrives in Market Square about 20-30 minutes later. Free and open to all. Parade participants register online (deadline Monday, November 23).
Visit the official site ↗Official sources checked2026-10-13
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Street closures and parking bans expected downtown (2025 pattern: from 3 p.m.); 2026 details not yet posted.
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