# Middletown Santa Parade and Holiday Tree Lighting

> Event for families in the Cincinnati area (OH / KY / IN). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Sat, Nov 28 · 5:00 PM
- Where: Central Avenue (Curtis St. to Governor's Square), downtown Middletown, Central Ave at Curtis St, Middletown, OH
- Ages: All ages
- Price: Free to watch
- Organizer: Reimagine Middletown (Very Merry Middletown)
- Official page: https://reimagine-middletown.com/santa-parade-form
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

Middletown's Santa Parade travels along Central Avenue from Curtis Street west to Governor's Square, where Santa lights the Middletown Holiday Tree at the end of the parade. It opens the Very Merry Middletown season downtown, alongside the new ice rink and visits with Santa. Groups can sign up to march in the parade through the organizer's form.

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