West Chester Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting

Voted one of USA Today’s Top Places to See Santa Claus, as well as “Best Family-Friendly Event” by Main Line Today, the 2026 West Chester Christmas Parade returns with 80,000 lights, a new float for Santa, tributes to America250 and performers who are more glittering than ever during Chester County Hospital Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester presented by the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce. The official lighting of West Chester’s stunning 28-foot Christmas treebegins Dec. 4 at 6:30 p.m. with live musical performances on the lawn of the Historic Chester County Courthouse. Then at 7 p.m., join 6abc’s Adam Joseph and B101’s Kathy Romano as they emcee the parade through the historic streets of downtown West Chester. For sponsorship opportunities and more information, visit greaterwestchester.com or email info@gwcc.org.