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Stamford Downtown Parade Spectacular 2026
Holiday balloon parade through downtown Stamford on Sunday, November 22, 2026, 12 pm to 2 pm, billed by the organizer as the official kick-off to the holiday season and one of the largest parades of its kind in the country, with giant helium balloons, marching bands and dance groups. The Giant Balloon Inflation Party takes place the day before, Saturday, November 21, 3 pm to 6 pm on Hoyt Street at Summer Street, with live music, performances and Santa.
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