Chester County’s Hometown Holiday events bring the magic of the season to life with festive parades, tree lightings, holiday markets, and family-friendly celebrations in communities throughout the county. From charming downtowns to twinkling Main Streets, discover the perfect ways to celebrate the holidays and make merry memories. 

 

Kennett Light Parade Kennett Square

Kennett Holiday Light Parade

Saturday, November 21 - Kennett Square’s Holiday Light Parade is a beloved tradition that brings thousands downtown. Enjoy illuminated floats, dancers, bands, and festive performers lighting up the streets with music.

Malvern Christmas Malvern Business

Christmas on King in Malvern

Saturday, November 28 - Christmas on King returns to Malvern bringing an afternoon of holiday fun. Enjoy live music, food trucks, festive activities, visits with Santa, gingerbread decorating, holiday performances, and a special tree…

WC Christmas Parade West Chester

West Chester Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting

Friday, December 4 – Get into the holiday spirit at the 2026 West Chester Christmas Parade! Enjoy the annual tree lighting, festive floats, performances, Santa and more, hosted by 6abc’s Adam Joseph and B101’s Kathy Romano.

Oxford Country Christmas Oxford Mainstreet

Oxford's Country Christmas First Friday

Friday, December 4 – Celebrate the holiday season at Country Christmas with live music, Santa’s arrival, the town tree lighting, food trucks, Gingerbread Lane, carriage rides and plenty of holiday cheer.

Coatesville Christmas Parade Coatesville

Coatesville Christmas Parade

Sunday, December 4 – Celebrate the season at the Coatesville Christmas Parade, a beloved hometown tradition featuring festive floats, marching bands, dancers, fire trucks, classic cars and a special appearance by Santa!

Downingtown Christmas Prade Downingtown Good Neighbor Christmas

Downingtown Good Neighbor Christmas Parade

Saturday, December 12 - The Downingtown Good Neighbor Christmas Parade celebrates the holiday season with festive floats, costumes and Christmas cheer, plus prizes for the merriest and best-dressed parade groups.

Phoenixville Firebird Phoenixville

The Phoenixville Firebird Festival

Saturday, December 12 - The Phoenixville Firebird Festival is a beloved annual celebration featuring live music, local art, food, and family-friendly fun. The evening culminates with the spectacular burning of a giant wooden phoenix…

Tinsel on the Town Kennett Collaborative

Kennett's Tinsel on the Town

Thursday, December 17 – Celebrate the holidays at Tinsel on the Town in Kennett Square with festive train rides, Santa, seasonal treats, local shopping, hot chocolate, mulled wine, merchant BINGO and plenty of holiday cheer.

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