2015 holiday parades in Dayton, Ohio
Halloween may have just ended, but we want to make sure our drivers and their families clear their schedules for some holiday fun this season. From tree lightings to holiday parades, Dayton, Ohio will be celebrating the 2015 holiday season in true form with the help of all of our drivers here at Matt Castrucci Nissan of Dayton.
2015 Dayton Holiday Festival dates and times
The Dayton Holiday Festival is a 40-year tradition started by Mrs. Virginia Kettering to bring children, families and community members together without economic restrictions. The festival makes its start over Thanksgiving weekend and goes throughout the month of December to build up the holiday spirit. Dayton residents can participate in the festival’s events without fear of cost and with a heart full of festive joy, which is what the holiday season is all about.
Dayton Holiday Festival kickoff weekend
Friday, November 27, 2015
4-9 p.m.
The Dayton Holiday Festival is one of the most highly anticipated seasonal events in the area. Families and individuals across the city come together to get into the true holiday spirit and start the season among friends, family and a lot of festive fun. The entire weekend lineup is listed below so guests can mark their calendars for Dayton Holiday Festival.
– The Grande Illumination tree lighting ceremony – 7:45 p.m. in Courthouse Square, Third & Main Streets
– The Dayton Children’s Parade Spectacular in Lights – 8 p.m. along Second, Main & Fourth Streets following the tree lighting ceremony
– Live Main Stage Entertainment:
- 4:00-4:20 p.m. – Dancing Divas
- 4:40-5:00 p.m. – Miami Valley Dance Council
- 5:10-5:30 p.m. – Connect III
- 5:40-6:05 p.m. – Centerville Community Chorus
- 6:20-6:55 p.m. – Alexis Gomez Trio
- 7:10-7:45 p.m. – Young Professionals Choral Collective
Family Weekends
Below is the full schedule of family weekends taking place during the Dayton Holiday Festival. In addition to hosting the weekends of crafts, music, food and entertainment intended for families and folks with younger children, the festival will have Santa visiting with kids to make each weekend more magical leading up to Christmas.
- Nov. 27 – 3-9 p.m. (Santa 4-7:45 p.m.)
- Nov. 28 – 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (Santa 2-5 p.m.)
- Nov. 29 – noon-6 p.m. (Santa 2-5 p.m.)
- Dec. 4 – noon-6 p.m. (Santa 2-5 p.m.)
- Dec. 5 – 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (Santa 2-5 p.m.)
- Dec. 6 – noon-6 p.m. (Santa 2-5 p.m.)
- Dec. 11 – noon-7 p.m. (Santa 2-5 p.m.)
- Dec. 12 – 10 a.m.-7 p.m. (Santa 2-5 p.m.)
- Dec. 13 – noon-7 p.m. (Santa 2-5 p.m.)
- Dec. 14-17 – CLOSED
- Dec. 18-23 – 10 a.m.-7 p.m. (Santa 2-5 p.m.)
For all other Dayton Holiday Festival activities, visit the event website today.
To ensure your vehicle is prepared for holiday travel and winter driving, make sure to schedule a car maintenance appointment today with our specialists at Matt Castrucci Nissan of Dayton. We’re home to several four-wheel-drive vehicles like the Nissan Frontier, Pathfinder and Armada, all of which offer the stability and control drivers want in winter conditions. Schedule a test drive with our team online or at the dealership today.
