Christmas Event Guide2026 · Amanda Moncrieff
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Bessemer City, Gaston County

2026 Christmas events in Bessemer City, North Carolina.

Bessemer City holiday events

Bessemer City kicks off the season with a combined Christmas Parade & Christmas in the City — an afternoon of festivities downtown and at Centennial Park, capped by a tree lighting after the parade.

Parades & tree lightings

1 verified event for 2026.

Bessemer City Christmas Parade & Christmas in the City

Parade
Sun, Nov 22, 2026 · Christmas in the City 4:00–6:00 PM; Parade 4:30 PM; Tree Lighting 6:00 PM or after parade
Downtown / Centennial Park area (parade N 14th → W Virginia → N 8th ending Kevin Millwood Park)
Free spectators
Hosted by City of Bessemer City
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Markets & shopping

1 verified event for 2026.

4th Annual Christmas Market

Other
Sun, Nov 29, 2026 · 12 PM
Bessemer City
Cost: check link
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Kids & family

1 verified event for 2026.

Christmas Tour at New Life Baptist Church

Other
Sun, Dec 13, 2026 · 6 PM
Bessemer City
Cost: check link
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