Cleveland, Rowan County

2026 Christmas events in Cleveland, North Carolina.

Cleveland holiday events

The Town of Cleveland (in Rowan County, not Cleveland County) hosts the Cleveland Christmas Parade, stepping off from the former West Rowan YMCA building and traveling west toward Hwy 70.

Parades & tree lightings

1 verified event for 2026.

Cleveland Christmas Parade

Parade
Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · 2:00 PM ET
Starts at former West Rowan YMCA building; travels west toward Hwy 70 / Freightliner
Free spectators
Hosted by Visit Rowan County
Town of Cleveland in Rowan County (not Cleveland County)

Kids & family

1 verified event for 2026.

West Shimmer and Shine Holiday Storytime

Other
Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · 10:00 AM–11:00 AM ET
RPL West (Cleveland)
Free
Hosted by Rowan Public Library
Check event page.