Fri, Dec 4
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Next datesDec 4, 2026
- Time of yearDecember
- Price in 2026Free
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Every year in Dayton · Christmas parades and tree lightings in Dayton · More things to do with kids in Dayton this week
With little kids
What it’s like
New date this year: the first Friday in December instead of the day after Thanksgiving. The festival was started in 1972 so every child could enjoy the holidays, and its attractions are free.
Times and prices can change, so check the official page before you go.
Where
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