Lancaster, Ohio Holiday Festival Parade

04/21/2026

4th of July Parade Information and contact below:

4th of July Parade information.

11/23/2025

So many people I want to thank for helping with the Lancaster, Ohio Holiday Festival Parade.

Most do not know, but the parade is organized and put on by 100% volunteers.

Thank you for your time and efforts it is greatly appreciated. 💚❤️

Brooke Rigsby
Dave Smith
Shasta Golden
Derrick Golden
Korbyn Golden
Carrie Howdyshell Shymanski
Cindi Holbrook Thompson
Audree Sager
Jamie Fauble
Cathy Henry
Fisher Catholic Honor Society
Fairfield Union Key Club & Honor Society
Angie Thompson
Jay Thompson
Kathy Alford
Mckenzie Sager
Kamarin Foraker
Sam Grace
Brian Ray
Kyle Chandler
Terry Chandler
Mindy Miller
Aaron Miller

Can’t forget the big guy Santa and Mrs. Claus and the group of elves who passed out candy canes.

Thank you to those at the downtown square: IVP Media, and our emcees Cathy and Paul.

Thank you to the city transportation department and police department for keeping us safe and maintaining traffic.

Thank you to the sponsors and the participants for your continued support without that we would not be able to have this event for the community. ❤️

Thank you to the fairgrounds and maintenance staff for set up and teardown of the event and use of the grounds.

We are always looking for more volunteers if you are interested please reach out.

Until next year, have a Happy Thanksgiving, a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 💕 Maria

11/22/2025

2025 Grand Marshal ~ Pearleene Reffitt

What a phenomenal woman, thank you Pearleene for your many years of service to this community! 💕

11/22/2025

Thank you to everyone that came out for the parade today, we had such a great turn out of many organizations, non profits, tractors, horses, bands, queens, churches, businesses, fire and police departments.

Thank you to the volunteers who help get the parade out of the fairgrounds and those downtown at the stage and emcees.

2025 Parade Awards

Best of Show: Buckeye Roots Realty

Directors Awards:

Lancaster Education Association & Lancaster School Support Association

St. Paul Lutheran Church North Berne

Keller Williams Greater Columbus - The Gordon Group & Rapid Mortgage

Elite Retreat Massage & Health Spa

Coshocton Canal Court

Lancaster Soap Box Derby

Walmart Lancaster

11/22/2025

We found a pair of little girls tennis shoes at the fairgrounds, as well as an adult jacket.

Please message if they are yours to describe and we will get them to you. 💕

11/21/2025

We get a lot of questions about how the parade can be viewed from home.

The parade will be streamed by IVP Media on Facebook as well as on the You Tube Channel CLN: Your Hometown Connection.

YouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmhCIXa4G1txezCIW-8YmmA

Thank you Innerphase Video for providing this service.

Share your videos with friends, family, and the world

11/18/2025

Join us this Saturday, November 22nd, for the Lancaster Holiday Parade!

The parade will begin at 10:00 AM at the Fairgrounds on North Columbus Street, travel south on North Columbus Street, turn east onto West Main Street, then north on North Broad Street, and finish back at the Fairgrounds.

Bundle up, bring the family, and enjoy one of Lancaster’s favorite holiday traditions. We look forward to seeing everyone downtown to kick off the holiday season together!

11/17/2025

It is parade week, we have a huge parade coming your way on Saturday, November 22nd at 10 AM.

Parade Route: The parade exits the fairgrounds turning left on N Columbus Street continues downtown to turn left on Main Street to take a left onto Broad Street and back into the fairgrounds.

Participants: We have 220 entries in this years parade, please follow the instructions for parking and participant drop off. The fairgrounds will be very busy, please be kind and patient.

Enter at the Fair Avenue and Broad Street main entrance. There will be 2 lanes coned off. ONLY vehicles driving in the parade are to be in the LEFT LANE. ALL other vehicles are to be in the RIGHT LANE.

Parking and drop off will be in the infield area. Exit at SR 37.

Golf cart transportation is provided if needed to your entries, to transport you, decorations, supplies, candy etc.

Handicap parking is available on the racetrack.

Portable toilets are located in the following areas:

1 - Near main entrance gate by maintenance building.

2 - Near the N Columbus parade exit area.

2 - Near the infield parking area entrance.

Have a safe parade and looking forward to seeing everyone on Saturday!

11/06/2025

Thank you our sponsors of the 2025 parade, we appreciate your continuous support.

Buckeye Lake Marina

Fairfield Federal

Fairfield County Foundation

Frank E. Smith Funeral Home & Crematory

Fairhope Hospice & Palliative Care

Park National Bank

TJ's Cement Work & Excavating

11/03/2025

Parade line up information has been mailed for all entries excluding the horse unit.