The Mayor's Christmas Parade

05/27/2026

🚨 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Social Media Strategist Needed!

The Mayor's Christmas Parade is looking for volunteers with social media experience!

If you're an intern, student, or community member who loves creating content and wants to help boost our presence across Baltimore, we'd love to hear from you.

Help us tell the story of this beloved community tradition and grow our reach.

Interested?

Click the link below or email us to get involved.
📧 [email protected]

https://www.themayorschristmasparade.com/volunteers/

04/25/2026

Swing by Waverly Brewing Company tonight to celebrate our parade chair David Stysley's birthday—thanks for all you do to keep the parade going, Dave!! 🎉🍻🥳

When the neighborhood parade master, mug club member request a party under the stars to celebrate another spin around the globe, you just freaking do it. Tonight we’re open for late’ish night shinannigans in honor of our friend! Ope. 5pm to 10pm, get on over here.

01/16/2026

The results are in! 🏆

We’re proud to announce this year’s trophy recipients who brought incredible talent, creativity, and energy to the Mayor’s Christmas Parade. Congratulations to all of our winners!

People’s Champ
🏆 Morton Street Dance Center

Best Overall
⭐ Morton Street Dance Center

Bands
🥇 Elevation Marching Unit
🥈 Frederick Douglass HS Marching Band
🥉 Citywide Goldstarz Marching Band

Dance Groups
🥇 Lady Bearcats
🥈 Digital Harbor Blue Essence Dance Team
🥉 CAPSI – Centro de Apoyo Para la Superación del Inmigrante

Cheer Groups
🥇 Roland Park Public Elementary/Middle School
🥈 Underground Dance Academy
🥉 Richies Barbershop

Walking Units
🥇 The Molar Express
🥈 American Visionary Art Museum – Fifi
🥉 Skatepark of Baltimore

Honorable mention: Charm City Ghostbusters, Ironworkers Local 5, Burgee-Henss-Seitz Funeral Home Inc

Thank you to every group who participated and helped make this parade unforgettable! 🎉

01/12/2026

🎄 Thank you, Baltimore! ❄️

Despite the snow and freezing temps, YOU showed up and kept a 52-year tradition alive. ❤️ From volunteers and sponsors to performers and spectators—you made the Mayor’s Christmas Parade magical once again.

Help us make next year even better! Share your thoughts in our quick feedback survey 👉 https://www.themayorschristmasparade.com/feedback

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas and happy holidays from The Mayor’s Christmas Parade. 🎅🎁❤️

Thank you, Baltimore, for bringing the magic to the streets year after year. Wishing you a season filled with joy, kindness, and celebration.

12/15/2025

🎄📸 SHARE YOUR PARADE MEMORIES 📸🎄

Calling all parade attendees! We would love to see your favorite photos and videos from this year’s Mayor’s Christmas Parade.

Drop them in the comments or send us a DM so we can relive the magic together.

Thank you for helping bring this tradition to life! ❤️✨

12/15/2025

What a day. What a crowd. What a tradition. 🎄✨

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate the 52nd year of the Mayor’s Christmas Parade and helped make it such a special day.

We truly could not do this without our incredible sponsors, dedicated volunteers, and amazing participants who bring the parade to life year after year.

Your energy, creativity, and holiday spirit are what make this tradition so meaningful.

We can’t wait to do it all again NEXT YEAR! 🎉

12/14/2025

During the parade today you will have the chance to vote for the People’s Champ. 🎄🎺

From 2 PM to 6 PM, you can help crown this year’s Best Overall entry by casting your vote while the magic is marching down the street.

📲 Voting is quick and easy.

Head to https://loom.ly/elPkOaQ and choose your favorite.

12/14/2025

It is parade day, Baltimore! 🎄🎅

The 52nd Annual Mayor’s Christmas Parade is finally here and we cannot wait to see you along the route this afternoon. Grab your friends, bundle up, and come cheer on the floats, bands, dancers, and special guests that make this tradition so magical.

See you soon in Hampden and Medfield for the most wonderful day of the year. ✨

12/12/2025

A HUGE thank you to UNION Craft Brewing for their generous sponsorship and for making the Mayor’s Christmas Parade their Union’s November Round Up & Match partner this year.

Your contribution helps keep this beloved holiday tradition alive for everyone in our community. We’re so grateful for your partnership in spreading joy and festive cheer!