City of Akron Illuminated Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting Celebration

Date and Time

• Friday, Nov 28, 2025  6pm

Location

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Details

Each year, on the Friday evening after Thanksgiving, Recreation and Parks hosts the holiday lights parade ushering the holiday season into Akron!  The parade is an illuminated night parade featuring community groups, arts and cultural organizations, drum lines, and businesses with illuminated floats, vehicles and costumes.  The Lock 3 lighting celebration takes place immediately following the parade. Map of Parade Route and Parking

If you are interested in participating in the 2025 parade, please click HERE for the application.  Applications must be returned no later than November 7th by emailing them to Laurie Chenevey at LChenevey@akronohio.gov