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Tis the season: Deck the streets with these 15 NC holiday parades

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This holiday season, grab your coats and make sure to catch one (or more) of these Christmas parades happening across the Tar Heel state.
Santa Claus waving to the spectators at the Christmas parade.

Morganton Holiday Parade: Olympic star, news anchor, & Santa join the celebration

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Morganton's 48th annual holiday parade at J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center is set for Dec. 5 with a"Holidays on the Big Screen" theme. 
The 10 best North Carolina State Parks to enjoy in the winter

The 10 best North Carolina state parks to enjoy in the winter

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Here are the 10 best NC state parks to visit this winter for hiking, horseback riding, history hunting, and more.
NC Christmas Tree Lightings

Here are 16 North Carolina Christmas tree lightings, from the mountains to the coast

Whenever you like to ring in the holidays, North Carolina communities from the Outer Banks to the mountains are getting together in the coming days and weeks to officially light their Christmas tree. Here’s what to know. 
These 10 Small NC towns become Real-Life Winter Wonderlands

These 10 small NC towns become real-life winter wonderlands

Discover North Carolina’s most charming winter destinations, from mountain ski towns to coastal celebrations.
Young child opening a Christmas present.

USPS’ Operation Santa: Making children’s holidays merry and bright

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The holidays are approaching, and that means the United States Postal Service’s yearly initiative, Operation Santa, is back in business. Here's what to know.