The City of Youngstown, Youngstown CityScape, the Downtown Youngstown Partnership, and title sponsor Premier Bank are excited to present this year’s Youngstown Holiday Parade, Christmas Tree Lighting & Flea on Phelps on Friday, December 6 from 4:00pm-8:00pm.
Activities on Central Square will begin at 4:00pm on Friday, December 6 with all of the amazing vendors at the Flea on Phelps Street. The parade will begin at 6:00pm and the Christmas Tree Lighting will begin immediately following the parade (at approximately 7:15pm).
Santa’s Workshop, Spruce Pop-Up Shop, and free pictures with Santa will be housed at the DeYor Performing Arts Center this year. There will be commemorative mugs with drink specials to fill them all over town! The pop-up Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County will be on site. OH WOW! Children’s Center will be open and free to the public from 4:00pm-6:00pm, and so much more!
Downtown’s The Octave House Band will kick off the holiday celebration, delivering jazzy, updated versions of Holiday Standards from 4:00pm-5:30pm, setting the tone for an evening full of holiday spirit! Lex The Entertainer, a charismatic talent from New York City of Loyalty Events, will serve as the Master of Ceremonies for the evening. At approximately 7:15pm, as the parade concludes, Lex will welcome one of Youngstown’s most beloved figures, veteran journalist Stan Boney, to the stage for a one-of-a-kind performance. Not to report, but to SING! Boney will join Idora & The Wildcats for a special jazz/funk rendition of his 1980s single, “Hang in There, Youngstown.” The song was written by Youngstown native Mike Pachelli and recorded at the legendary Peppermint Recording Studio. This modern reimagining of a song that once inspired hope and optimism will serve as a fitting tribute to Youngstown’s ongoing renaissance.
Visit the Youngstown CityScape website for all the information, including a Parade Route Map, Parking/Venues Map, and Complete List of Events.
Any questions, please contact Melanie Penella-Clarke, Director, Downtown Events for the City of Youngstown at 330-398-9618 or Youngstown CityScape at 330-742-4040.
Santa’s Workshop