It’s time to celebrate!

The City of Youngstown, Youngstown CityScape, the Downtown Youngstown Partnership, #1 Cochran Chevrolet Buick GMC, and Title Sponsor WesBanco, are  excited to host this year ‘s Youngstown Holiday Parade, Christmas Tree Lighting & Flea on Phelps!

Activities on Central Square:

Festivities will begin at 4:00 pm on Friday, December 5th, with tons of amazing vendors at the Youngstown Flea on Phelps. All of the action on the grandstand is sponsored by #1 Cochran Chevrolet Buick GMC!  WFMJ/WBCB is the media sponsor and will bring the crowd all the highlights. The parade will begin at 6:00 p.m. with the Christmas Tree lighting immediately following the parade (approximately 7:15).

As always, our Title Sponsor WesBanco will be spearheading the 2025 Strike Up the Band Contest – donating $1,000 to each high school band  that participates (up to 15), and the top three bands will receive a cash prize on top of it all!

OH WOW Children’s Museum is free and open to the public from 3-6 pm. This year, Santa’s Workshop will be held on the third floor of OH WOW from 3-8 pm, and includes free photos with Santa from 3 – 6 pm only.

There will be cool commemorative mugs sponsored by PLATT Insurance with drink specials to fill them all over town! The Pop-up Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County will be on site, and so much more!

Any questions, please contact Youngstown CityScape at 330-742-4040 or via email at info@YoungstownCityScape.com.

** PLEASE NOTE: THERE ARE NEW RULES THIS YEAR WHICH ARE INTENDED TO KEEP CHILDREN AND ONLOOKERS SAFE AS WELL AS ENSURE THE PARADE RUNS MORE SMOOTHLY, AND ON-TIME.

REVIEW THE RULES BELOW, AND FEEL FREE TO DOWNLOAD AND PRINT THEM FOR EASE OF REFERENCE. **

Register to March or Volunteer in the Parade.

• • Registration to participate must be received no later than Friday november 21, 2025.
  • You will be notified within two working days of your acceptance to participate, or with further questions if necessary.

COMING SOON… Check back for all of the info you’ll need to enjoy the festivities!

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