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. |
WHEN: Friday, November 24, 2023 | 4pm - 8pm
10:00 am – Specialty shops/fine eateries open for Christmas shopping 4:00 pm - Music in the Streets/Street vendors and food trucks open 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm - Carriage and Trolley Rides 5:30 pm – Tree Lighting Ceremony at Legacy Park 6:30 pm – Lighted Horse Parade 7:30 pm – Santa arrives by carriage to Santa Land After Parade until 8:00 pm - Carriage and Trolley Rides There will be street carolers throughout the day and holiday hostesses helping you with your shopping experience. Celebrate the season with holiday activities for the whole family and welcome Santa to Historic Downtown Urbana, Ohio. |
A special thank you to all our sponsors, including: Bundy Baking Solutions, Urbana Dental Smiles, Orbis, RE/MAX Alliance – The V. Patrick Hamilton Group, Park National Bank, Decode Zone, and Martin, Browne, Hull & Harper, PLL, Legacy Place, Wallace & Turner, Streamline Design and Print and The Peoples Savings Bank. We could not host a successful event without our many volunteers and the support from the City of Urbana Administration, Police Department, Fire Department and Street Department.
Santa Land at Legacy Place will be open for visitors after the parade, as well as Saturdays through December 17th from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., as well as for evening hours before Christmas on December 21st through 23rd from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Letters to Santa can be placed in his mailbox in front of Legacy Place at anytime.
For more information and/or to become involved: Email us at MSDurbana@gmail.com or connect with us on Facebook.
Santa Land at Legacy Place will be open for visitors after the parade, as well as Saturdays through December 17th from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., as well as for evening hours before Christmas on December 21st through 23rd from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Letters to Santa can be placed in his mailbox in front of Legacy Place at anytime.
For more information and/or to become involved: Email us at MSDurbana@gmail.com or connect with us on Facebook.
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 Santa Land #OnTheSquare, where children may visit and get a picture with Jolly Old Saint Nick!
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