Tis the Season for Parades

1959 Raleigh Christmas Parade

Dating as far back as 1959, WRAL has been a part of the Raleigh Christmas Parade. Check out this picture (left) of the WRAL float as it eases down the parade route. Seated up front is Paul Montgomery, better known as “Uncle Paul,” and standing behind him is “Miss Margaret,” host of Romper Room.  At […]

Don’t Miss the WRAL Raleigh Christmas Parade This Saturday!

Santa Claus

This Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, marks the 71st anniversary of the WRAL-TV Raleigh Christmas Parade, presented by Shop Local Raleigh. Tens of thousands of people make it their family tradition to watch the parade from street-side in downtown Raleigh and many more tune in from home. The event annually ranks as one of the largest parades […]