The Rochester Area Hometown Christmas Parade, Michigan's Largest Christmas Parade, Sunday, December 4, 2022!

Nov 28, 2022, Rochester, MI - The Rochester Area Hometown Christmas Parade, Michigan's largest Christmas parade, struts through Downtown Rochester's Main Street on Sunday, December 4, 2022.

This year's 2022 theme is We Love Our Communities!

Parade History

The parade, a beloved, long-standing tradition attracts tens of thousands to the Rochester area typically on the first Sunday in December. The Rochester Area Hometown Christmas Parade, started by the Lion’s Club in the 1950’s, became the responsibility of the Chamber in the early 1960’s. Cited as the largest Christmas parade in Michigan, spectators watch as over 100 floats, marching bands and community groups walk down the one and a half mile route on Rochester Road, anticipating the final float, graciously donated by Bordine’s Nursey, carrying Santa and Mrs. Claus.

PARADE EVENTS

Thursday, Dec 1, 6pm to 9pm

Grand Marshal Gala

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Sunday, Dec 4, 11am to 2pm

Santa's Wonderland

4th and Main Street. Photos with Santa sponsored by The Crawford Insurance Group from Noon to 1:45pm, along with activities from 11am to 2pm.


Sunday, Dec 4, 12:30pm to 4:30pm

Free Shuttle into Downtown!

Shuttle Pick-Up: Chase Bank, 1290 Walton Blvd, Rochester Hills (Northeast corner of Walton Blvd and Livernois Rd).

Shuttle Drop-Off: Downtown Rochester Chase Bank at Pine and 4th Street.


Sunday, Dec 4, 2pm

Rochester Area Hometown Christmas Parade!

The Rochester Area Hometown Christmas Parade has been a part of the community for 70 years! The parade is brought to you by the Rochester Regional Chamber Foundation. Presenting Parade Sponsors are Chief Financial Credit Union and Rochester University.


Sunday, Dec 4, 4pm to 5pm

Community Afterglow

Bordine Nursery, 1835 S Rochster Road, Rochester Hills (Northeast corner of Rochester Rd and Hamlin Rd).

Pictures with Santa (please bring your camera) and plenty of goodies. Sponsored by Bordine Nursery.

The Rochester Area Hometown Christmas Parade is brought to you by the Rochester Regional Chamber Foundation and sponsored by Chief Financial Credit Union and Rochester University.



About the Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce

The mission of the Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce is to provide leadership and resources in order to advance business development in partnership with civic, cultural and educational interests for the benefit of its members and the community.

The Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization, with a membership base of businesses ranging from sole proprietors to nationally recognized corporations. Founded in 1955, we are the principal voice of the greater Rochester region's business community. We focus on fostering a favorable climate for economic development, business growth and community prosperity.

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November 28, 2022, Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce and Rochester.Life