Christmas Parades in Pennsylvania

There’s nothing like Christmas Parades in Pennsylvania to kick off the holiday season! For certain, you’ll want to take in at least one or two this year. After all, you can never experience too much Christmas cheer!

Light-Up Night and Holiday Parade in Indiana, Pennsylvania

Dancers dressed as snowmen in Christmas Parades in Pennsylvania.
photo: facebook.com/wonderfullifefestival

Indiana, Pennsylvania will hold the Light-up Night and Holiday Parade Friday, November 18, 2022. The community hosts festivities the Friday before Thanksgiving each year. As a bonus, the It’s a Wonderful Life Festival kicks off parade weekend. You see, Indiana, Pennsylvania, is the hometown of actor Jimmy Stewart from the Christmas classic. While you’re in town, visit the Jimmy Stewart Museum and view one of several showings of “It’s a Wonderful Life.”

Man ringing bell and marching band in holiday parade.
photo: facebook.com/wonderfullifefestival

Christmas Parades in Pennsylvania Include Chambersburg

Santa riding in lighted, open, red train-style car in Chambersburg Christmas Parade.
photo: discoverchambersburg.com

Christmas-themed floats, marching bands, dancers and twirlers will be featured in the Chambersburg Christmas Parade. In short, entries step off at 6 p.m. Saturday, November 19, 2022, Most noteworthy, Santa himself will light the city tree in Memorial Square during the parade.

Ambler Main Street’s Holiday Parade

Snow-globe-themed float on the back of a black flatbed truck for Christmas Parades in Pennsylvania.
photo: facebook.com/ambler.main.street

Ambler’s Christmas parade takes place Saturday, December 3, 2022, at 1 p.m. Above all, we recommend you find a prime viewing spot on Butler Avenue to enjoy floats, bands, Santa, Mummers and more.

Christmas Parades in Pennsylvania Include Linesville Lighted Tractor Parade

Lighted tractor pulling float trimmed with icicle lights with inflatable penguin and polar bear in parade
photo: facebook.com/LinesvilleTractorParade

In 2018 the Linesville Lighted Tractor Parade was named the Largest Lighted Tractor Parade in the USA! In general, entries include farm tractors, antique tractors, floats, compact tractors and lawnmowers. All are decked out in Christmas lights and decor! This parade, furthermore, will take place Saturday, December 3, 2022, at 6 p.m.

If vehicle parades interest you, we invite you to Set Sail on Christmas Boat Parades in Florida.

Waynesburg Christmas Parade

Santa riding in red antique fire truck in Christmas Parades in Pennsylvania
photo: visitgreene.org

The Waynesburg Christmas Parade kicks off the Christmas season in Greene County, Pennsylvania. Indeed, it takes place the first Saturday of December each year (December 3, 2022) at 2 p.m. Moreover, the parade features a variety of entries including floats, queens, bands and firetrucks.

The first Waynesburg Christmas Parade rolled through downtown Waynesburg in 1938 while about 7,000 people watched. Surprisingly, Santa arrived a little late in front of the courthouse that year because his truck ran out of gasoline!

Butler’s Spirit of Christmas Parade

An evening parade featuring lighted entries, Butler’s Spirit of Christmas Parade will step off at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, November 26, 2022. View the 2021 parade here: https://bit.ly/3CMWscR, complete with freshly falling snow!

Christmas Parades in Pennsylvania Include Billtown Parade in Williamsport

Friday, November 18, 2022, at 6 p.m. the Billtown Christmas Parade will kick off Williamsport’s Victorian Christmas celebration. Accordingly, plan to stay all weekend. You can enjoy concerts; tours of homes, historic buildings, museums and churches; an artisans’ market; Will Huffman Toy Train Expo; and more. Williamsport’s Victorian Christmas celebration runs Friday, November 18, through Sunday, November 20, 2022.

People dressed in Victorian costumes standing on steps of city hall in celebration of Williamsport's Victorian Christmas.
photo: facebook.com/VictorianChristmasWilliamsport

From Williamsport, you can head north and cross the border for Christmas Traditions Parades in New York.

Waynesboro Holiday Parade

Dance group wearing Santa hats performing on street for Christmas Parades in Pennsylvania.
photo: waynesboro.org

Christmas parades in Pennsylvania include the Waynesboro Holiday Parade Saturday, November 19, 2022, at 2 p.m. In brief, the parade features classic cars, emergency vehicles and Santa pulled in a sleigh along with floats, bands and walking entries. Just one day earlier, Friday, November 18, music, food vendors, activities and a holiday market fill the downtown beginning at 5 p.m. The Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at 6:30 p.m. also helps kick off the holiday season.

Wilkes-Barre Christmas Parade Included in Christmas Parades in Pennsylvania

The Wilkes-Barre Christmas Parade will step off at 3 p.m. Saturday, November 19, 2022. Since the parade will end at Public Square, all parade-goers are invited to stay for the city tree-lighting with Santa. Wilkes-Barre 2021 Christmas Parade reported by WNEP

Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade

Peppa Pig, Tweety Bird and Bugs Bunny giant balloons going down street between skyscrapers in Thanksgiving Day Parade in Philadelphia.
photo: facebook.com/6abcThanksgivingDayParade

All things considered, you will likely fall in love with the Thanksgiving Day Parade in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, known as the City of Brotherly Love! In any case, it’s the oldest Thanksgiving Day parade in the country and ushers in the Christmas season. The parade begins at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, November 24. 2022, with a 30-minute preview show. Three hours of parade and performance time follow the preview. As a matter of fact, folks across the country know and love the parade. Its beautiful floats, special guests and performers, marching bands, colossal balloons, dance groups, choirs, and Santa himself dazzle viewers.

Giant Grinch balloon going down street in parade with skyscrapers on either side.
photo: woodsideonewheelers.org

To be sure, we suggest you watch the parade from the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. You can also get a good look in front of the Art Museum on the south side of Eakins Oval, and at Logan Circle.

In conclusion, you can shop Bronner’s outdoor lighting to make a statement with your parade or house and yard lighting this Christmas.

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