Snopelika Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting

Kick off the Christmas Season at the Sno*pelika Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting on Friday, December 2nd in Downtown Opelika! 

The event line-up includes:
5:30PM - Night Parade Starts
Opelika's Annual Christmas Parade is now a night parade and will begin with a new and improved route that ends at Courthouse Square! This year's parade is brought to you by Jackson Services. The THEME is Winter Wondeland!

6:15PM - Snowfall at Courthouse Square
At the conclusion of the parade, enjoy a snowy winter wonderland, Christmas music, snowball fights, food trucks, picture opportunities galore, and a chance to visit with Santa Clause at Courthouse Square!

7:30PM - Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Join the Opelika High School Band as they lead the community to the corner of 9th and South Railroad for the official Christmas Tree Lighting and watch as Mayor Gary Fuller flips the switch!

This is a rain or shine event! 

For more details on the event, click here. 
For a parade entry application, click here. 
To view the Full Snopelika Map, click here.

Brought to You By:


Gold Sponsors
Chicken Salad Chick
Hudson Family Organization
Piedmont Fertilizer Co.

Parade Sponsor

Gold Sponsors
Auburn Marriott Opelika Resort & Spa at Grand National
Carswell Agency Group
Lauren Bland - State Farm