Annual Holiday Parade

November 23, 2024

The annual Bowling Green Community Holiday Parade is held the Saturday before Thanksgiving every year. The parade is made up of dozens floats by local organizations and marching bands from around Northwest Ohio. It draws thousands of watchers to downtown Bowling Green, and is televised through WTOL, making it the largest holiday parade in Northwest Ohio. Santa himself makes an appearance at the end of the parade, so be sure to stop out and enjoy the holiday-themed floats, live performances and music, and, of course, candy!

We could not host this magical community event without the participation of our parade units and sponsors. We offer our sincere thanks to all those who sign up to walk in the parade and generously choose to sponsor the event. If you are interested in participating or sponsoring the event, please see the online registration forms below.

Want to reminisce about the Holiday Parades of the past? Check out our new collection of vintage Holiday Parade photos sent to us by B.J. Bess of Grasonville, Maryland!

This will direct you to the BG Community Events Foundation through the Greater Toledo Community Foundation.
Snow Globe Holiday

2024 Holiday Parade Unit Registration

Due to high demand please call 419-353-7945 to register your unit with the Chamber.