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Jack Frost Festival

Celebrations begin with the Light Up Berea parade marching through downtown, followed by the lighting of the Christmas tree on the Triangle and a fireworks display. Families can enjoy a skating rink, view ice sculptures, watch musical entertainment, and meet fun costume characters. Children can also visit with Santa, and attendees can enjoy cookies and cocoa.

What to Expect

Holiday parade, tree lighting, fireworks, skating rink, and Santa visits.

Event Details

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Downtown Berea

Timed Entry

No

Organizer

City of Berea Parks & Recreation

Food & Drink

Cocoa and cookies are available at the event.

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with children

Vibe

Festive and family-focused

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Know Before You Go

  • Hours: 5-8 pm.
  • Pets: Pets are not permitted at the event.

Tips & Advice

  • Leave pets at home and plan not to smoke, because neither is permitted anywhere at the festival.
  • Stay after the parade if your children want to see Santa, because his visits start once the parade is over.
  • Stay put after the tree on the Triangle is lit, because the fireworks display follows right after.
  • Dress warmly for an evening outdoors downtown and at Coe Lake Park, especially if you plan to try the skating rink.
  • Parade groups should register ahead and gather at the staging area on Seminary Street, near the Berea Post Office.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is there to do at the festival?

The Light Up Berea parade marches through downtown. Then the Christmas tree on the Triangle is lit, followed by fireworks. There's also musical entertainment, a skating rink, ice sculptures and costume characters.

Can the kids see Santa?

Yes. Children can visit with Santa after the parade.

Is there food?

Yes, there's cocoa and cookies.

Can I bring my dog?

No. Pets aren't permitted, and neither is smoking.

How can my group march in the parade?

Community organizations are invited to march, and there's a sign-up form on the city's Jack Frost Festival page. Parade staging is on Seminary Street, near the Berea Post Office.

Tags

community celebrationparadestree lightingfireworksSanta visitsice skatingfamily friendlyfestive foodholiday season

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Last Updated: Oct 20, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team