The annual Dayton Children’s Parade Spectacular in Lights featuring floats, bands, drill teams and more than 100,000 lights will weave its way through downtown following the tree lighting. Free “magic glasses” will be available at the festival and will allow the wearer to experience the parade and tree lighting in a unique and fun way, according to the partnership.
Credit: Tom Gilliam
Credit: Tom Gilliam
The main stage on Courthouse Square will host live performances beginning around 3 p.m.
Here’s the full schedule main stage events
3:05-3:25 p.m. - Dayton Metro Barbershop Chorus
3:30-3:55 p.m. - Berachah Valley
4:05-4:30 p.m. - Gwen Brown
4:40-5:05 p.m. - Tori Adams
5:15-5:40 p.m. - SaxTone
5:50-6:20 p.m. - Reyna Spears Holiday Band
6:30-6:50 p.m. - Dayton Celebration Chorus
6:55 p.m. - Dayton Celebration Chorus (Jingle Bells sing-along)
Credit: Tom Gilliam
Credit: Tom Gilliam
Festivalgoers can meet and greet two live reindeer from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., participate in the Street Fair on Third, between Main and Ludlow streets from 3-8 p.m., and take rides in horse-drawn carriages (free, but $1 donation suggested) from 3-6:30 p.m.
The Holiday Village, located inside the Stratacache Tower Lobby at 40 N. Main St. and geared to kids, will run from 3-8 p.m. Activities include magic and puppet shows, juggling, performances by a youth choir and more. The village will also include Mrs. Virginia Kettering’s train display.
Family Fun Days and other activities will continue through the season.
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HOW TO GO
What: The Dayton Holiday Festival and Grande Illumination
When: 3-8 p.m., Friday Nov. 24
Where: Various locations, tree lighting will be at Courthouse Square at 23 N. Main St.
Cost: Free, with some activities having suggested donations of costs
More info: Visit Downtown Dayton Partnership’s website at downtowndayton.org for more information
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