Parades

Harrisburg Holiday Parade 2025

  • Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025
  • Location: Downtown Harrisburg, PA
  • Cost: $30 per sweatshirt
  • Registration Deadline: Friday, November 7, 2025

Tap ’n Arts Dance Studio is excited to participate in the City of Harrisburg Holiday Parade for the third year in a row! Help us kick off the holiday season with sparkle, spirit, and this year’s festive theme: "Deck the Paws!"

Parade Attire - Required

All participants must wear the official Tap ’n Arts Holiday Parade sweatshirt.

Parade Day Details

Schedule

  • 8:30 a.m. – Staging begins on City Island
  • 9:30 a.m. – All participants must be in formation
  • 10:00 a.m. – Parade begins

Arrival & Staging Instructions

  • Enter City Island from the West Shore ONLY.
    Public street closures begin at 7:00 a.m., and this is the only entrance guaranteed open.
  • Parking is available on City Island — stay to the left when entering.
  • Participants must be in position by 9:30 a.m. to secure their spot.

Line-Up Assignment

  • Division: C
  • Unit Number: 13
    Participants will line up in chronological order within their division and must remain in formation until the parade ends.

Restrooms

Portable restrooms will be available at:

  • Market Street Bridge at Front Street
  • Both sides of the City Island parking lot

Parade Flow & Pace

  • The parade moves at a relaxed walking pace so spectators can enjoy the performances.
  • Please maintain approximately 15 feet between groups.

Parade Route

Market Street → Second Street → North Street → Front Street → back to Market Street → Return to City Island via Market Street Bridge.

Weather Policy

This is a rain or shine event.
Please dress appropriately under your sweatshirt, and consider bringing gloves or hand warmers.

Share Your Holiday Spirit!

We invite you to tag your parade photos and videos:

  • #tapnarts
  • #HolidayParadeHBG

Studio Contact

Kelley Shambaugh: (717) 979-6323

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