Waukesha 2020 Christmas Parade Canceled Due To Pandemic

WAUKESHA, WI — The annual Christmas Parade held in downtown Waukesha has been canceled. The parade was originally scheduled for Nov. 22.

The City of Waukesha Chamber of Commerce post on Facebook:

"It is with great disappointment that the Chamber of Commerce has decided to cancel this year’s parade. Our decision is due to the rapid spread of Covid-19, and the record number of cases being recorded daily. The City of Waukesha Chamber of Commerce has decided to use an “abundance of caution” for all involved, which includes both participants and parade watchers.

We look forward to celebrating our traditional holiday parade next year for the city’s 125th anniversary! We hope to make it bigger and better than ever!"

The annual Christmas Tree Lighting in downtown Waukesha has not been canceled. The event will be at 5:30 p.m. Friday at the Rotunda.