# Waukesha Christmas Parade

> Event for families in the Milwaukee–Waukesha area (WI). Times are Central Time.

- When: Sun, Dec 6
- Where: Downtown Waukesha parade route, W Main St, Waukesha, WI 53186
- Ages: All ages
- Price: Check official pricing
- Organizer: City of Waukesha Chamber of Commerce
- Official page: https://www.waukeshaworks.com/about
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

Waukesha's long-running downtown Christmas parade brings floats, music and community groups through downtown; the chamber expects upwards of 10,000 spectators. This year's theme is Christmas at the Movies.

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