Holiday Parade Viewing Party 2026

Members and their families are invited to kick off the Christmas season at this special event. The Chamber’s Business Advancement Center presented by the IncredibleBank https://business.wausauchamber.com/business-directory/Details/incrediblebank-wausau-n-17th-ave-2031090 Foundation at the east end of the historic depot offers a perfect indoor viewing spot for the annual Holiday Parade organized by Wausau Area Events. Outdoor viewing will also be encouraged. This event will feature snacks, hot beverages, and family-friendly activities from various Chamber members (see below)!

Schedule for the event:

* 6 p.m.: Doors Open

* 6:30 p.m.: Parade begins (reaches the depot at about 6:45 p.m.), lighting of the Depot with In The Lite Electric https://business.wausauchamber.com/business-directory/Details/in-the-lite-electric-1906033

* 8:00 p.m. (approx.): Drawing for raffle prizes after the parade (must be present to win)

Members can support this event through both donations and monetary sponsorships.

Attendees can park in a limited number of spaces on Clarke Island. Additional parking can be found in the library's lower lot, the lots at the county buildings to the east of the Wausau Whitewater course and in the former JCPenney parking ramp.

This is a complimentary event, but registration is required.