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NORTHEAST OHIO · SHARED EVENT

Horses in lit-up holiday blankets and riders in Santa hats parade down a downtown Akron street at night past a lit building.
Fri Nov 27, 2026 · Parade 6:00 PM; tree lighting follows at Lock 3

Akron Illuminated Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting

Everyone · Parade

Akron's parade rolls down Main from Exchange to Bowery at 6, lit up head to hoof, and then the tree goes on at Lock 3. Stake out your curb early; everybody else had the same idea.

When Fri Nov 27, 2026 · Parade 6:00 PM; tree lighting follows at Lock 3 · Where Main Street parade route to Lock 3, Akron · Cost See organizer website for details

Organizer page: www.downtownakron.com

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