Williamstown Lighted Christmas Parade

12/02/2025

✨ Thank You, Williamstown! ✨

Thank you to everyone who helped make this year another incredible success! Through the generous support of our community and all who participated in the parade, we were able to raise $1,000.00 in monetary donations and fill a trailer with food and hygiene items for the local food pantry!

Your kindness, generosity, and community spirit never cease to amaze us. 💛🖤

We are so grateful for each and every one of you!

Winners this year.

First place non-commercial: WHS Band.
First place Commerical: Eddy Chiropractic
Mayors Choice: Stingers Cheerl

12/01/2025

🎄✨ LIGHTED CHRISTMAS PARADE – TONIGHT! ✨🎄

Just a friendly reminder that our Lighted Christmas Parade is TONIGHT at 6:00 PM and will follow the Williamstown parade route. Bundle up, bring your holiday spirit, and enjoy the beautiful lights as they make their way through town!

🌟 City Christmas Tree Lighting and Hot Cocoa & Cookies 🍪☕️
Immediately following the conclusion of the parade, we’ll gather for the City’s Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. Don’t miss this festive kickoff to the holiday season!

🚗 Parade Participants
• Lineup begins at 5:00 PM in Tomlinson Park
• Parade coordinators will be stationed at the entrance to collect forms and donations
• Please check in upon arrival so we can get everyone lined up and ready to go

We can’t wait to see everyone’s lights, floats, and holiday cheer tonight! 🎅🎁🌲

11/24/2025

7️⃣ DAYS until the Williamstown Lighted Christmas Parade!

This year, the Williamstown Varsity Cheerleaders will be collecting food pantry items and monetary donations all along the parade route! 🌟

Every donation, big or small, will go directly to our local area food pantries to support families right here in our community.

If you’d like to help, here’s a list of high-need items:

🥫 Pantry Staples: canned veggies, fruits, beans, meats, soups, stews, tomato products

🍝 Dry Goods: pasta, rice, boxed potatoes, stuffing, mac & cheese, dry beans, ramen

🍞 Cooking/Baking: flour, sugar, oils, baking mixes, spices

🥣 Breakfast Items: cereal, oatmeal packets, granola bars, pancake mix & syrup

🥫 Easy Meals: peanut butter, jelly, pasta/rice sides, shelf-stable meals, boxed meal kits

🍼 Infant Needs: formula, baby food, infant cereal, diapers & wipes

🧼 Hygiene & Household: toilet paper, paper towels, soap, toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, feminine products, laundry detergent, dish soap

Let’s show what the Yellow Jacket community is all about! Thank you in advance! ❤️🎄

11/20/2025

Please share and help spread the word. We are looking forward to another great year!

11/03/2025

This year donations will go to area food banks! You can print your form here or send us a message with your email and we can get a form over to you. Looking forward to another great year!

10/22/2025

Save the date for the Williamstown Christmas parade! More information coming soon!

12/03/2024

Thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s parade a success! From the City Employees and Mayor that support this initiative, the Judges and Parade Team, the Williamstown Police & Fire Departments, the Williamstown Varsity Cheerleaders, the Parade Particpants, to the community that lined the streets to celebrate that night..we are beyond thankful for our small town and the communities that surround us!

WILLIAMSTOWN — The annual Lighted Christmas Parade was held in Williamstown Monday evening, starting and ending in Tomlinson Park. It was followed by the annual tree lighting at the Williamstown Municipal Building. This year’s parade theme was “Winter Wonderland.” Hundreds of people were in ...

12/03/2024

Thank you for joining us at the Lighted Christmas Parade! The parade was such a success, filled with festive lights, holiday cheer, and community spirit. If you have any photos, we would love to see them!

Winners
Non Commercial: The Pride of Williamstown

Commercial: Jimmie Harper Construction

Mayors Choice: Mid Ohio Valley Toys for Tots

12/02/2024

🎉🎈🎄 PARADE DAY REMINDER! 🎄🎈🎉

Hey, Williamstown! Don’t forget that our annual parade kicks off tonight at 6:00 PM! 🎊
Check out the attached parade route map to find the best spots to catch all the festive fun!

After the parade, join us at the park for our city’s annual tree lighting ceremony! 🌟 Enjoy delicious cookies and hot cocoa provided by the Women’s Club. It's the perfect way to warm up and celebrate the season!

Important Reminders for Parade Participants:
- Staging Area: Participants should arrive at the park and line up by 5:00 PM.
- If you haven't submitted a form yet, don't worry! They will be available during setup.
- Donations will be collected by the Williamstown Varsity Cheerleaders and parade committee members at the park entrance.
- Please line up at the pavilion that is farthest from the city building if you're walking in the parade.
- Fire trucks will be at the rear of the parade and will line up on 7th Street.
- Judges will be stationed in front of the fire station.
- Judging categories include: Best Non-Commercial, Best Commercial, and Mayor's Choice! 🏆 Winners will receive their trophies after the parade during the tree lighting ceremony!

See you all there! 🎅🤶✨

11/27/2024

The trophies are shining, the judges on their way,
Ready to see your floats on this festive day!

Best commercial, non-commercial, and Mayor's choice too. Let's light up the parade with all that you do! 🌟

11/26/2024

🎉🚨 Calling all float participants! 🚨🎉 We’re still accepting entries for the parade, and we want YOU to join us! 🌟✨

🕔 Set up begins at 5:00 PM, and the parade kicks off at 6:00 PM! 🕕 Check out the attached image for the parade route.

If you haven’t received the participation form yet, don’t worry! You can fill it out and turn it in along with your donations during set up! Message us for a form!

Let’s make this parade unforgettable! 🎅🙏🎄