Buford Holiday Festival and Parade

The Buford Business Alliance presents the 2024 Buford Holiday Festival and Parade on Saturday, December 7 along Buford’s Historic Main Street! The parade starts at 9 a.m. and the festival is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Everyone is invited to come out to see Santa and do some holiday shopping.

SPONSORS AND VENDORS: The BBA is now accepting applications for event sponsors and festival vendors. Sponsorships and vendor spots are limited! Sign up at http://www.visitbuford.com

PARADE INFORMATION:  The Holiday Parade will begin at 9 a.m. at 554 West Main Street (Tannery Row) and travel east along Main Street going through the heart of Downtown Buford before ending at South Hill Street. Parade participants will be throwing out candy so bring a bag to put your loot! Santa is rumored to appear! Parking is available up and down Main Street and the Buford Parking Deck on Moreno Street. Free Admission!

FESTIVAL INFORMATION: The Holiday Festival starts at 10 a.m. at 301 East Main Street in front of the mansions and the Buford Amphitheater Park. The parade will end where the festival begins. The festival will feature close to 100 vendors and food trucks/concessions as well as musical and dance performers on the amphitheater stage, a kids’ zone with bouncy houses, photos with Santa, giveaways and more! Free Admission! Parking is available along Main Street and the Buford Parking Deck.

In case of inclement weather, the festival and parade will move to Saturday, December 14 with the same times and locations. Follow the Buford Business Alliance on Facebook for the latest information. 

Proceeds from the event allow the Buford Business Alliance to sponsor school groups and events, fund scholarships for Buford HS seniors, and sponsor various other non-profits committed to improving the lives of the residents of the Buford, GA area and beyond. #BBAGivesBack