2021 Holiday Horse Parade Set for Nov. 26

Established 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 26, 2021 | 10am - 8pm
10am: Shop downtown, most shops open
11am–8pm: Food trucks and street vendors open
11am–7pm: DJ–K Stock will be playing holiday music all day long
4pm-8pm: Carriage and trolley rides
(These stop between 5:30pm-7pm to begin the parade and bring Santa to visit Oxner’s General Store.)
5:30pm: Tree Lighting in Legacy Park
6:30pm: Parade begins
7:30pm: Santa arrives at Oxner’s General Store
 
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.

Horse Parade Registration

Parade Vendor Registration

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