# Sensory Viewing Area — Monroe Christmas Parade > Event for families in the Charlotte–Concord–Gastonia area (NC / SC). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Sun, Nov 22 · 2:00 PM - Where: Monroe Christmas Parade Sensory Area (near Jefferson and N. Church Street), Jefferson Street and N. Church Street, Monroe, NC 28112 - Ages: All ages - Price: Check official pricing - For kids with sensory or other needs: Sensory-friendly. Sensory-friendly: a quieter viewing spot for anyone who wants a calmer parade experience, near the corner of Jefferson and N. Church Street. The page does not mention reservations, capacity or other accommodations. - Organizer: City of Monroe - Official page: https://www.monroenc.org/733/Monroe-Christmas-Parade - Last checked: Tue, Oct 27 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 2, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-01), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/sensory-viewing-area-monroe-christmas-parade--listing-0def27d45339b97e2585feff ## About For the first time, the Monroe Christmas Parade has a Sensory Area: a quieter place to watch the parade, set up near the corner of Jefferson and N. Church Street in downtown Monroe. The City of Monroe added it for anyone who wants a calmer parade experience, which suits children who find crowds, drums and engine noise hard, and their families. The parade itself is the 73rd in Monroe, with more than 100 floats, princesses, marching bands, classic cars and horses coming down Main Street on Sunday, November 22, 2026, from 2 p.m., rain or shine. The city has not yet published what the area offers beyond quieter viewing, how many people it holds or whether it needs a reservation, and the parade route and parking map were still to come when this was checked; look at the city's parade page shortly before the day. Arrive early, as the city advises for the whole parade, and bring ear protection, chairs and warm layers if your child uses them. ## Similar picks in Charlotte - [Monroe Christmas Parade](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/monroe-christmas-parade--listing-082ab56988fd370c97bcc5dd) — Sun, Nov 22 · 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Downtown Monroe (Main Street parade route) · All ages · checked Oct 27. The 73rd Monroe Christmas Parade comes down Main Street in historic downtown Monroe on Sunday afternoon, November 22, 2026, starting at 2 p.m. and going ahead rain or shine. 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