West Chester Christmas Parade 2026

Date: Friday, December 4, 2026

Parade: 7:00 PM

Tree Lighting: 6:30 PM on the Steps of the Historic Courthouse facing High Street.

Location: Downtown West Chester, PA

Parade Route: The assembly area spans West Market Street from New Street to Bradford Ave.

Tickets: Free to the public

Weather policy: Rain or shine. There is no rain date.

The West Chester Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting bring thousands of people into downtown West Chester for an evening of holiday entertainment, community performances, and festive traditions. The night begins with the annual tree lighting at the Historic Chester County Courthouse before the parade steps off through downtown.

Visitors can expect:

• A 6:30 PM tree lighting ceremony
• Live music and dance performances
• The lighting of West Chester’s 28-foot Christmas tree
• A 7:00 PM Christmas parade through downtown
• Marching bands, performers, floats, and community groups
• Santa Claus and a new Santa float
• Special America250-themed elements for 2026
• Holiday lights throughout downtown West Chester
• A festive, family-friendly atmosphere with an estimated 20,000 attendees

For more information on the parade and how to get involved visit The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce website.

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