Dagsboro Parade Returns December 8th
Date Posted: Thursday, November 12th, 2026The Town of Dagsboro will host its 13th Annual Christmas Parade on Tuesday, December 8.
The event, which attracts hundreds of spectators, begins at 7 p.m. with parade participants lining up at Indian River High School (IRHS) rear entrance beginning at 5:30 p.m.
The parade route heads up South Main Street then turns left on Main Street and concludes at Clayton Street.
Between 6:45 p.m. and 9 p.m. road closures will be in effect as follows:
-Main Street access to downtown at Iron Branch Road, Warrington Street, Cannon Street, Church Street, Piney Neck Road, Shady Creek Lane, Canal Street, and Main Street Extended.
-Clayton Street access to the Dagsboro Volunteer Fire Department at Sussex Street, Swamp Road, Hazzard Street, Lingo Street, Railroad Avenue and Dagsworthy Boulevard.
-Vines Creek Road access to Main Street at Armory Road, Ward Lane, and Chapel Lane.
Roads will reopen as soon as it is safe to do so following the conclusion of the parade.
Parking is available at the following areas prior to road closures: Side streets prior to Main Street intersections, gravel lot before the railroad tracks on Clayton Street and the lot across from the Dagsboro Fire Department.
The parade will include local business and community floats, car clubs, area fire departments, local law enforcement agencies, Little Miss Georgetown 2027, marching bands, cheerleaders and a choir. More than 70 participants are expected to join the parade including Santa Claus who will ride in to close the festivities.
Food and drink will be available from food trucks and local businesses.
Interested donors, participants, vendors and sponsors can find information on the Town of Dagsboro website: https://dagsboro.delaware.gov/town-events/.
