Aloha, Hampton! 🌴🎅
Get ready to ring in the season with a tropical twist — the 15th Annual Hampton Holiday Parade returns on Saturday, December 6th, 2025, at 1:00 PM, presented by Experience Hampton, Inc.
This year’s theme is “Hawaiian Holidays!” Bring your leis, Hawaiian shirts, and island spirit as we turn Lafayette Road into a festive luau of lights and laughter.
🌟 2025 Grand Marshal: Rusty Bridle
We’re proud to honor Rusty Bridle as this year’s Grand Marshal. With decades of service to Hampton — from his career at Hampton Fire to his leadership with the Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce — Rusty has been a steadfast champion of our town. After so many years helping others shine, it’s time we give him his moment in the spotlight.
🎄 Parade Details:
📅 Saturday, December 6th, 2025
🕐 Step-off at 1:00 PM
📍 Route: Hampton/North Hampton town line ➜ Winnacunnet Road
Come early, grab a hot cocoa, and find your favorite viewing spot — or stop by one of our local Parade Viewing Parties hosted by businesses along the route!
Fifteen years of Experience Hampton. Fifteen years of community, creativity, and holiday spirit. Let’s make this one to remember — aloha style! 🌺✨
Entrants for 2025:
2025 Hampton Holiday Parade Lineup:
Staging Area: Route 1 (2 Lafayette Rd, North Hampton, NH 03862)
American Legion Post 35
Hampton Fire / Rescue
Staging Area: Verizon / First Student (25 Lafayette Rd, North Hampton, NH 03862)
Hampton Police Honor Guard
Grand Marshal: Rusty Bridle
Experience Hampton
Spaulding High School Marching Band
Hampton DPW
AnchorPoint Home Repair
Downstage Centre Winter Guard
Kona Ice of the Seacoast
BCK Excavation
Cinnamon Rainbows
Selectwoman Amy Hansen
State Representative Linda McGrath
Santa Claus Jazz Band
First Student
Staging Area: Hampton Airfield (9A Lafayette Rd, North Hampton, NH 03862)
Staging Area: Ginger & Clove (881 Lafayette Rd, Hampton, NH 03842)
Staging Area: Middleton Building Supply (864 Lafayette Rd, Hampton, NH 03842)
Staging Area: Seacoast Harley Davidson (17 Lafayette Rd, North Hampton, NH 03862)
Saint Jame’s Masonic Lodge NH #102
Winnacunnet High School Marine Corps JROTC
Winnacunnet High School Warrior Marching Band and Color Guard
Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus
Experience Hampton presents 15 Years of the Annual Hampton Holiday Parade
The 2025 Holiday Parade will follow the same route it has followed for years. Kicking off near the Hampton/North Hampton Town Line and ending at Winnacunnet Road, There are many great places along the route to view and partake in some holiday activities. Click the map below to find out our Route, Staging Areas and Parade viewing Parties!
We are so glad that the community is embracing the Annual Holiday Parade. Many local businesses have decided to host “Parade Viewing Parties” while offering specials and catering to the needs of those who are trying to view the parade. What a celebration!
Whether you have a favorite spot or observe from one of the “Parade Viewing Parties”, we are sure that you will have a family-friendly time that is sure to create some memories for years to come!