# Christmas parades and tree lightings in Philadelphia, 2026

> We found seven Christmas parades and tree lightings in and around Philadelphia with 2026 dates: three parades and four tree lightings and lighting nights, all free to watch. Each one has the date, start time, price and a link to the organizer’s page.

- Last checked: 2026-10-26
- 7 parades and tree lightings with 2026 dates
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## Christmas parades

- **6abc Dunkin’ Thanksgiving Day Parade** at 20th St. and JFK Blvd. to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Center City. When: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Time: 8:30am pre-show; parade at 9am. Price: Free. Eakins Oval and Logan Circle are good spots to watch. Metered parking is free on Thanksgiving. Official page: https://www.visitphilly.com/things-to-do/events/philadelphia-thanksgiving-day-parade/ (checked 2026-10-26)
- **West Chester Hometown Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting** at Historic Chester County Courthouse steps and downtown West Chester, High St., West Chester, PA 19380. When: Fri, Dec 4, 2026. Time: Tree lighting 6:30pm; parade 7pm. Price: Free. The tree goes up on the courthouse steps on High Street, then the parade rolls through downtown. It happens rain or shine, with no rain date. Official page: https://www.greaterwestchester.com/paradenight.html (checked 2026-10-26)
- **New Hope Holiday Parade** at New Hope, New Hope. When: Sun, Dec 6, 2026. Time: 4pm. Price: Free to watch. Official page: https://www.visitnewhope.com/events/ (checked 2026-10-26)

## Tree lightings and lighting nights

- **Grand Illumination Celebration at Peddler’s Village** at Peddler’s Village, Lahaska. When: Fri, Nov 20, 2026. Time: 4:30–10pm; lights on at 6:15pm. Price: Free. Official page: https://peddlersvillage.com/event/grand-illumination-celebration/ (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Doylestown 112th Annual Tree Lighting** at Downtown Doylestown, Doylestown. When: Fri, Nov 27, 2026. Time: 5–8pm. Price: Free. Official page: https://www.dtownwinterfest.com/events/2026/112th-tree-lighting (checked 2026-10-26)
- **New Hope Christmas Tree Lighting** at New Hope, New Hope. When: Sun, Nov 29, 2026. Time: 5pm. Price: Free. Official page: https://www.visitnewhope.com/events/ (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Winterfest Tree Lighting at Blue Cross RiverRink** at Blue Cross RiverRink, Penn’s Landing. When: Sun, Nov 29, 2026. Time: 6pm. Price: Free. Official page: https://news.ibx.com/newsroom/press-release/ibx-riverrink-winterfest-2026/ (checked 2026-10-26)

## Parades and tree lightings that come back every year

- [6abc Dunkin’ Thanksgiving Day Parade](https://littlesweekly.com/philadelphia/events/6abc-dunkin-thanksgiving-day-parade-20th-st-jfk-blvd/): next dates Nov 26, 2026
- [Doylestown 112th Annual Tree Lighting](https://littlesweekly.com/philadelphia/events/doylestown-112th-annual-tree-lighting-downtown/): next dates Nov 27, 2026
- [New Hope Christmas Tree Lighting](https://littlesweekly.com/philadelphia/events/new-hope-christmas-tree-lighting/): next dates Nov 29, 2026

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## FAQ

### When is the Christmas parade in Philadelphia in 2026?
6abc Dunkin’ Thanksgiving Day Parade: Thu, Nov 26, 2026, 8:30am pre-show; parade at 9am (Center City). West Chester Hometown Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting: Fri, Dec 4, 2026, Tree lighting 6:30pm; parade 7pm (West Chester). New Hope Holiday Parade: Sun, Dec 6, 2026, 4pm (New Hope).

### When is the Christmas tree lighting in Philadelphia?
Grand Illumination Celebration at Peddler’s Village at Peddler’s Village: Fri, Nov 20, 2026, 4:30–10pm; lights on at 6:15pm. Doylestown 112th Annual Tree Lighting at Downtown Doylestown: Fri, Nov 27, 2026, 5–8pm. New Hope Christmas Tree Lighting at New Hope: Sun, Nov 29, 2026, 5pm. Winterfest Tree Lighting at Blue Cross RiverRink at Blue Cross RiverRink: Sun, Nov 29, 2026, 6pm.

### Are Christmas parades and tree lightings in Philadelphia free?
All of the ones we list are free to watch: Grand Illumination Celebration at Peddler’s Village, 6abc Dunkin’ Thanksgiving Day Parade, Doylestown 112th Annual Tree Lighting and New Hope Christmas 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 toddlers: 6abc Dunkin’ Thanksgiving Day Parade. 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 26, 2026, and we recheck them every week through early December. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).