If you love a parade (and Christmas!), you’ll want to check out these Christmas parades in Ohio. By all means, the horses, carriages, floats, lights and more will make spirits bright!
Christmas Parades in Ohio Featuring Horses & Carriages
Greenville Hometown Holiday Horse Parade
Giddy up and go to the Greenville Hometown Holiday Horse Parade! In brief, about 80 lighted, horse-drawn carriages, hitches and riders will trot down the streets of downtown Greenville at 7 p.m. ET Saturday, November 23, 2024. Following the parade, residents and guests will celebrate the lighting of the community tree at Annie Oakley Park. Readers of Ohio Magazine have named this the “Best of Ohio” parade four out of the last 10 years!
Lebanon Horse-Drawn Carriage Parade
Lebanon, however, offers TWO horse-drawn carriage parades on the same day, December 7, 2024! The Daylight Parade steps off at 1 p.m. ET followed by the Traditional Candlelight Parade at 7 p.m. Not to mention, admission to the Lebanon Horse-Drawn Carriage Parade & Festival is free! Festival events begin at 10 a.m. ET. By all means, catch the holiday spirit with clips from a former parade.
Urbana Holiday Horse Parade
This family-friendly event always takes place the day after Thanksgiving. Hence, the Urbana Holiday Horse Parade will step off Friday, November 29, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. ET. So arrive by 5:30 p.m. ET to join in the holiday tree lighting ceremony at Legacy Park. Then be sure to stay after the parade for free carriage and trolley rides!
More Great Christmas Parades in Ohio
Henry County Christmas Parade in Ohio
The Henry County Christmas Parade will take place 5 p.m. ET Saturday, November 23, 2024, in Napoleon, Ohio. This parade, after all, is scheduled to take place while the sun is setting, making it favorable to both unlit and illuminated entries. Following the parade, officials will present the Snow Prince and Princess and light the community Christmas tree and city lights.
Akron Welcome Santa Parade
Entries in this parade, including floats, marching bands, costumed characters and community organizations, are all illuminated for light lovers! Accordingly, step-off is always the Friday after Thanksgiving (November 29, 2024) at 6:30 p.m. ET. In addition, Akron’s Welcome Santa Parade kicks off WinterBlast in the city. As a result, activities abound and include ice skating, ice bumper cars, ice bikes, outdoor igloos and indoor polar putt-putt.
Zanesville’s Storybook Christmas Parade Is Coming to Town
Zanesville’s parade launches A Storybook Christmas, where nearly 100 attractions and businesses decorate for the holidays in favorite storybook themes. As a matter of fact, you can view window displays and storybook decorations throughout Zanesville, New Concord and Dresden. Accordingly, the parade steps off the Wednesday after Thanksgiving (December 4, 2024) at 6 p.m. ET. Proceeds from parade entries help fund decorations for Muskingum County’s A Storybook Christmas as well as decorations for the city of Zanesville.
Logan Christmas Parade in Ohio
The Hocking Hills are home to the Downtown Logan Christmas Parade the first Saturday of December (December 7, 2024) at 2 p.m. ET. By all means, cheer on your favorite entry as they all compete to win the Best in Parade award!
Kenton Lions Club: Ohio’s Biggest Small-Town Christmas Parade
Visit the downtown Kenton Historical District for a cup full of Christmas cheer Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. ET! To begin with, see the lighting of the Hardin County Courthouse Christmas lights. Immediately following, officials will unveil all the storefronts, which will be decorated for Window Wonderland. Then the crown jewel of the evening steps off: Ohio’s Biggest Small Town Christmas Parade, hosted by the Kenton Lions’ Club. Make note that this event takes place each year the Tuesday before Thanksgiving.
Willard Christmas Parade in Ohio
What’s more, Willard, Ohio, begins its holiday celebration the Friday before Thanksgiving (November 22, 2024). The Willard Christmas Parade steps off at 6:30 p.m. ET. With this in mind, be sure to arrive early and stay late for pre-parade and post-parade festivities. These include music, food trucks, Christmas tree lighting, pictures with Santa, and a message from the Willard Area Ministerial Association.
Fairfield Parade of Lights
Fairfield will host its Parade of Lights the Saturday before Thanksgiving (November 23, 2024) at 6 p.m. ET. Without a doubt, you’ll want to stay for the tree lighting and fireworks that follow at Village Green Park. After all, Santa will be making an appearance too.
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Christmas in Frankenmuth
Find your magical Christmas experience in Michigan’s Little Bavaria. After all, Frankenmuth offers stunning lights and displays; horse-drawn carriage rides; and a giant, musical Christmas tree. What’s more, this Christmas city features a multitude of restaurant and retail option along with Bronner’s CHRISTmas Wonderland and Silent Night Memorial Chapel.