Reston Town Center Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting (Black Friday)

Name: Reston Town Center Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting (Black Friday)
Start: 2026-11-27T11:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-11-27T18:30:00-05:00
Location: Reston Town Center (Market Street)

Fri, Nov 2711:00 AM – 6:30 PM · Black Friday, November 27, 2026; Holiday Parade 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM; Santa visits & carriage rides 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM; Tree Lighting & Sing-Along at 6:00 PM

Reston Town Center (Market Street)11900 Market St, Reston, VA 20190 · 17.7 mi approx. from Washington, DCDirections

All ages welcome; stroller-friendly outdoor street viewing; free garage parking

FreeFree public sidewalk viewing and tree lighting; optional fees for ice skate rental ($11–$13) and carriage rides

About this adventure

A celebrated Northern Virginia Thanksgiving weekend landmark for over 30 years, the Reston Town Center Holiday Parade takes over Market Street on Black Friday. Emulating Macy's Thanksgiving Day spectacle, this vibrant one-hour parade features larger-than-life character helium balloons, premier high school marching bands, colorful dance troupes, antique cars, and the grand horse-drawn arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus. The family fun continues all afternoon with free visits and photos with Santa, festive horse-drawn carriage rides, outdoor ice skating at the Reston Town Center Pavilion, and live musical entertainment. The celebration culminates at 6:00 PM in Fountain Square with a massive community sing-along and the lighting of the iconic holiday tree, followed by carriage rides through the glittering streets.

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