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 | 10am - 8pm
10:00 am – Specialty shops/fine eateries open for Christmas shopping 4:00 pm - Street vendors and food trucks open 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm - Holiday music in the streets 5:15 pm - Meet in Legacy Park for Caroling (Music Sheets Provided) 5:30 pm – Tree Lighting Ceremony at Legacy Park 6:30 pm – Lighted Horse Parade Begins 7:15 pm – Santa arrives by carriage to Santa Land in Legacy Park until he goes to bed! 7:15 pm - 9:00 pm - Free Carriage and Trolley Rides 8:00 pm - Vendors Start Closing 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: Urbana Dental Smiles, Orbis, The Peoples Savings Bank, The V. Patrick Hamilton Group- RE-Max Alliance, Park National Bank, Legacy Place, Wallace & Turner Insurance, Boldman Printing, Farmers and Merchants Bank, Koerner Realty, Kat’s Kauldron Vintage and Steve’s Market & Deli. 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 (the old Douglas Hotel) will be open for visitors after the parade, as well as Saturday, November 25th from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. and the following Saturdays until December 16th from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m.. Make sure you drop your letters to Santa in his mailbox in front of Legacy Place at any time and don’t forget to include your address.
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 (the old Douglas Hotel) will be open for visitors after the parade, as well as Saturday, November 25th from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. and the following Saturdays until December 16th from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m.. Make sure you drop your letters to Santa in his mailbox in front of Legacy Place at any time and don’t forget to include your address.
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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