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Friday, December 4, 2026 | 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Hometown Christmas Parade

Watch the streets of Downtown Bellefontaine come alive with festive floats, marching bands, local organizations, and a grand finale appearance by Santa Claus in our beloved annual parade.

The Hometown Christmas Parade is the crown jewel of the holiday season in Downtown Bellefontaine. Thousands gather along Main Street to watch the procession of beautifully decorated floats, school marching bands, dance troupes, and community organizations. Bundle up for an unforgettable evening ending with the arrival of Santa Claus himself.

Downtown Bellefontaine

Bellefontaine, OH

Bella Vino Events & Wine Room Pineapple Palooza after dark The Logan County Courthouse & pineapple fountain at sunset Ohio Caverns The historic Empire Block on Court Avenue Pineapple Palooza Twin Starr Treehouse Downtown at dusk Umbrella Avenue, Downtown Bellefontaine McKinley Street — America's shortest street Photos with the Easter Bunny Downtown Bellefontaine from above A festival crowd on Main Street Umbrella Avenue Snowboarding at Mad River Mountain Downtown car show The Transportation Museum Santa rolls past the Opera Block Downtown after dark Hotel Ingalls, vintage postcard Fly fishing near Bellefontaine Shopping Downtown Bellefontaine Shopping local downtown Historic downtown streets A street party for the kids A concert on Main Street The Carnegie Library, vintage postcard Main Street looking north, vintage postcard The pineapple fountain downtown Sweet treats at Whit's Ice skating downtown The Christmas parade from above The Logan County Courthouse fountain Downtown Days downtown Boating on Indian Lake Inside the giant snow globe The kids' train in the parade Bird's-eye view of downtown, vintage postcard Ziplining past the courthouse Downtown Bellefontaine murals Dining at Six Hundred Downtown Horseback riding at Marmon Valley Farm The fire station, vintage postcard The downtown car show A full house at the fountain square Carolers on the courthouse steps Downtown lights & the Holland Theatre Sweet treats downtown The lighted Christmas parade Award-winning eats The fountain square in summer Downtown Bellefontaine M.E. Church, vintage postcard Live music on Main Street