Hometown Holidazzle Parade & Festival

  • Sat, Nov 28, 2026
  • 4 p.m.–9 p.m.
  • Main Street, Wilmington
Experience the Holiday Magic of Wilmington, Ohio

Make Wilmington, Ohio, the town that helped bring Nutcrackers, starring Ben Stiller, to life, part of your holiday travels with the annual HomeTown HoliDazzle parade, presented by TimberTech. This dazzling celebration brings small-town charm and festive cheer to the heart of our downtown.

November 28, 2026 | 7:00 p.m.

Bundle up, gather your favorite people, and find a spot along Main Street as brilliantly illuminated floats, tractors, horses, and semi-trucks parade through downtown. Bands fill the evening with music, sparkling lights brighten the night, and Santa Claus makes his much-anticipated arrival.

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Nutcrackers, filmed in Wilmington, Ohio
The event begins at 4 and will include visits with Santa, the Grinch, train rides, crafts and more.

The parade begins at the Clinton County Fairgrounds, travels east along Main Street through downtown Wilmington, and ends at East Main and Lincoln Streets.

Whether you’re visiting with family, planning an evening with friends, or starting a new holiday tradition, HomeTown HoliDazzle offers a memorable reason to discover Wilmington this season. Come for the lights, soak up the hometown welcome, and leave with a little extra holiday spirit.

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