2020 HORSE PARADE HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19, BUT THE OTHER FESTIVITIES WILL GO ON.
Friday, November 27, 2020 | 10am - 8pm
10am - Shops begin to open 11am - 7pm - Street vendors All Day - Street Carolers 5:30pm - Tree Lighting Ceremony at Legacy Park 5-7pm - Santa Arrives at Santa Land at Oxner's General Store #OnTheSquare and remains open select hours on weekends until Dec. 20th. Be sure to drop your Dear Santa letters in his mailbox in front of his workshop. And don't forget to vote for your favorite decorated window on the table by the DJ. (Carriage rides have been cancelled on the advice of the Health Department.) Celebrate the season with holiday activities for the whole family and welcome Santa to Historic Downtown Urbana, Ohio. |
Highlights of the Holiday Horse ParadeEstablished in 2015 as an expansion of our original Santa Parade, the Holiday Horse Parade always takes place on the day after Thanksgiving. The family-friendly event begins early with afternoon shopping, dining, and children's activities, culminating with the tree lighting ceremony and parade. Attendance & parking is FREE.
Horse Parade Registration Cancelled for 2020. We'll see you back here in 2021! |
ShoppingSkip the Black Friday madness and shop friendly local merchants. Urbana boasts a well-known group of vintage and antique shops as well as several stores with new home furnishings and decor. We also have several women's fashion boutiques, art galleries, and other specialty shops.
Shop small. Support local business. |
Family FunBring your children for a fun evening starting off with free indoor holiday activities, games, and storytelling hosted by local businesses around the Square. Then make your way to Legacy Park for the magical lighting of our 15 foot Christmas tree. Listen to carolers, take a carriage ride, patron the street vendors, and eat while you await the parade.
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Santa's HomecomingJoin us as we welcome Santa to town with a Holiday Horse Parade which will travel West on Scioto Street toward the Square. Adorned with lights, jingle bells, and bows, the horses, carriages, and wagons will lead Santa to Oxner's General Store #OnTheSquare, where children may visit and get a picture with him in Santa Land through December 20th.
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