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The 28th Annual Hermitage Holiday Light Parade returns on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at 6:00 PM! Join us for a festive evening of twinkling floats, marching bands, holiday lights, and music as over 30,000 spectators line the streets of Hermitage’s Central Business District.
Parade Route:
- Begins at East State Street & North Kerrwood Drive (Kraynak’s & Hermitage Towne Plaza)
- Travels east on East State Street, turns left onto North Hermitage Road, and continues north
- Ends at the former Shenango Valley Mall location (floats continue to designated tear-down areas)
- All floats will enter from staging areas along East State Street at North/South Kerrwood Road.
Float Registration (Online Only!):
- Registration is open until November 6th or all spots are full!
- Judging Categories: Originality, Creativity, Lights & Music, Holiday Theme
- Results posted at hermitage.net and on City of Hermitage social media
Mandatory Parade Meeting:
- Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 5:15 PM
- Location: Room #303, Hermitage Municipal Building, 800 N Hermitage Rd
- At least one representative from each entry must attend
- Staging locations and contestant ID numbers will be provided
Arrival & Staging:
- Large floats: by 4:00 PM
- All participants: by 5:30 PM
- Staging between Hermitage Towne Plaza locations
Flatbed Requests:
- Provided by local trucking companies, first-come, first-served
- Over 30’ flatbeds arrive day before; under 30’ may arrive the morning of the parade
- Must have a parade meeting representative, or reservation will be canceled
- Notify committee ASAP if participation is canceled: [email protected]
- Bring a small token of appreciation for drivers
Contest Rules & Guidelines:
- One representative must attend parade meeting
- Media Information & Float Description form due Nov 6 (separate form)
- No candy throwing—hand out along curb line only
- Entries must be decorated, lighted, holiday-themed, max 13’ height
- Corporate participants limited to one vehicle
- Santa cannot be incorporated into entries
- Open-flame devices require pre-approval: Chief Wadlow, 724-342-0669
- Awards may be picked up at Hermitage Municipal Building starting Monday, Nov 23, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM.
Register for the Holiday Light Parade: https://hermitagepa-rec-connect-recreation-and-community-events.app.transform.civicplus.com/forms/66845?utm_source=chatgpt.com
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E State St, Hermitage, PA 16148, United States
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