# Christmas parades and tree lightings in Dayton, 2026

> In 2026, Christmas parades near Dayton run Nov 21 through Dec 5. Tipp City Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting is Nov 21. Huber Heights Holiday Event and Tree Lighting is Dec 5 and is free to watch. This page lists five parades and tree lightings with 2026 dates.

- Last checked: 2026-10-21
- 5 parades and tree lightings with 2026 dates
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## Christmas parades

- **Tipp City Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting** at Downtown Tipp City, Tipp City. When: Sat, Nov 21, 2026. Time: 6–7:20 p.m. Price: Not listed. Official page: https://downtowntippcity.org/wp-event/christmas-parade-tree-lighting/ (checked 2026-10-21)
- **Miamisburg Holiday Celebration** at Main Street to Riverfront Park, Miamisburg. When: Sat, Dec 5, 2026. Time: 4–8 p.m.; parade at dusk. Price: Free. Grab a spot on Main Street as it gets dark to watch the community parade. It ends at Riverfront Park, where the mayor lights the town Christmas tree. Official page: https://cityofmiamisburg.com/event/miamisburg-holiday-celebration/ (checked 2026-10-31)
- **Huber Heights Holiday Event and Tree Lighting** at Brandt Pike and the Richard F. Shomper Governance Center, 6151 Brandt Pike, Huber Heights. When: Sat, Dec 5, 2026. Time: Parade at 3 p.m.; tree lighting about 5:30; drone show at 6. Price: Free. The Community Holiday Parade travels down Brandt Pike to start the afternoon. Santa visits and free cocoa follow at the Governance Center before the tree is lit. Official page: https://www.hhoh.org/m/newsflash (checked 2026-10-31)

## Tree lightings and lighting nights

- **Christmas in Historic Springboro** at Main Street and Rotary Park, Springboro. When: Nov 20 – Nov 22. Time: Fri tree lighting 6 p.m.; Sat parade noon; Sun noon–5 p.m. Price: Not listed. Three-day festival: tree lighting Friday, parade on Main Street Saturday. Official page: https://cityofspringboro.com/calendar.aspx?EID=2093 (checked 2026-10-21)
- **Dayton Holiday Festival Grande Illumination** at Courthouse Square, Third & Main sts., Downtown Dayton. When: Fri, Dec 4, 2026. Time: 5–8 p.m.; tree lighting 6:30 p.m. Price: Free. New date this year: the first Friday in December instead of the day after Thanksgiving. About 50,000 lights go on at 6:30 p.m. Kids’ crafts run in the Dayton Arcade from 5 to 8 p.m., and Daniel Tiger and friends are at the International Peace Museum. Everything is free. Official page: https://downtowndayton.org/things-to-do/holiday-festival/ (checked 2026-10-29)

## Parades and tree lightings that come back every year

- [Christmas in Historic Springboro](https://littlesweekly.com/dayton/events/christmas-in-historic-springboro-main-street-rotary-park/): next dates Nov 20–22, 2026
- [Tipp City Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting](https://littlesweekly.com/dayton/events/tipp-city-christmas-parade-and-tree-lighting-downtown/): next dates Nov 21, 2026
- [Dayton Holiday Festival Grande Illumination](https://littlesweekly.com/dayton/events/dayton-holiday-festival-grande-illumination-downtown/): next dates Dec 4, 2026

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## FAQ

### When is the Christmas parade in Dayton in 2026?
Tipp City Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting: Sat, Nov 21, 2026, 6–7:20 p.m. (Tipp City). Miamisburg Holiday Celebration: Sat, Dec 5, 2026, 4–8 p.m.; parade at dusk (Miamisburg). Huber Heights Holiday Event and Tree Lighting: Sat, Dec 5, 2026, Parade at 3 p.m.; tree lighting about 5:30; drone show at 6 (Huber Heights).

### When is the Christmas tree lighting in Dayton?
Christmas in Historic Springboro at Main Street and Rotary Park: Nov 20 – Nov 22, Fri tree lighting 6 p.m.; Sat parade noon; Sun noon–5 p.m. Dayton Holiday Festival Grande Illumination at Courthouse Square, Third & Main sts.: Fri, Dec 4, 2026, 5–8 p.m.; tree lighting 6:30 p.m. The full list is on the [tree lighting page](https://littlesweekly.com/dayton/christmas-tree-lighting/).

### Are Christmas parades and tree lightings in Dayton free?
Three of the five we list are free to watch: Dayton Holiday Festival Grande Illumination, Miamisburg Holiday Celebration and Huber Heights Holiday Event and Tree Lighting. Some charge for extras like Santa photos or rides, and each card says so.

### Which are best for little kids?
Daytime ones are easiest with little kids: Huber Heights Holiday Event and Tree Lighting. Evening ones start after dark and are colder, so bring layers and a blanket for the stroller. Get there early for a curb spot near the start so little ones can see.

### How do you check these parades and tree lightings?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 21, 2026, and we recheck them every week through early December. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).