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Light Up Downtown

  • Canton Centennial Plaza · Canton
Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce Publisher / Host Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce
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Light Up Downtown
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Light Up Downtown brings holiday magic to the heart of downtown Canton with festive entertainment, dazzling lights and family-friendly activities. This free community tradition kicks off the holiday season with an evening of fun and celebration for all ages!
Event Highlights
Little Roaming Railroad sponsored by SARTA
Carriage Rides (no rides during fireworks) sponsored by the Pro Football Hall of Fame
Merry Marathon Market at the DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown sponsored by Marathon
Santa & Mrs. Claus sponsored by BellStores
Photo Booth sponsored by Consumers National Bank
Entertainment
Live Reindeer sponsored by Huntington
Nativity Scene
Schedule
5:45 p.m. Tree Lighting sponsored by QuickFlow Plumbing – Mayor William V. Sherer II lights the city’s Christmas Tree at Centennial Plaza
6:00 p.m. Stage Show – at Centennial Plaza.
6:45 p.m. Fireworks sponsored by Ziegler Bolts & Parts Co. – Immediately after the stage show. Best viewing from Centennial Plaza.
4:30 - 8:30 p.m. 720 Village of Shops presented by Marathon – at the DoubleTree by Hilton Canton Downtown.
5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Venue Hours – Venues may open at 5:30 or at their discretion.
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Canton Centennial Plaza, 300 Market Ave N, Canton, OH 44702-1420, United States

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