City of Akron Illuminated Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting Celebration
Category: Event Calendar
Date and Time
- Friday, Nov 27, 2026 6pm
Location
Lock 3
200 S Main St
Details
Join us Friday, November 27, 2026, for the holiday parade and lighting celebration.
The parade will begin at 6:00 pm and will march down Main Street from Exchange to Bowery.
Each year, on the Friday evening after Thanksgiving, Recreation & 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
