The Downtown Dayton Partnership is inviting local organizations, performers, and community partners to join the 53rd annual Dayton Holiday Festival Grande Illumination Parade, scheduled to take place on Friday, November 28, following the tree lighting ceremony at 6:30 p.m.
Applications to participate in the parade are available online and must be submitted by September 29, 2025.
Participants will be notified of their selection by October 6, 2025. The parade will feature a route through Downtown Dayton, illuminated by over 100,000 lights.
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The Dayton Holiday Festival was initiated by Mrs. Virginia Kettering in 1972 to ensure that all children could enjoy the holiday season, regardless of their economic means. This mission continues today, with the festival offering free attractions for the community…