# Garner Christmas Parade and Holiday Block Party

> Event for families in the Raleigh–Cary area (NC). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Sat, Dec 5 · 4:30 PM
- Where: Downtown Garner — Main Street, Main St, Garner, NC 27529
- Ages: All ages
- Price: Free
- Organizer: Garner Optimist Club (parade); Town of Garner (block party)
- Official page: https://garner.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=3964
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

The Garner Optimist Club's parade rolls down Main Street at about 4:30 pm. Before it, the Town's free Holiday Block Party starts at 2 pm with kids' crafts, food trucks, games, music, Garner Express train rides and photos with Santa.

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