The 37th Annual Horse Carriage Parade & Festival
Visitors can watch dozens of equine-pulled, decorated carriages journey through historic streets during both a daylight parade and an evening candlelight parade. The accompanying Christmas festival offers holiday shopping with local vendors, food trucks, and opportunities to take pictures with Santa.
What to Expect
Features daylight and candlelight horse-drawn carriage parades through historic downtown.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Downtown Lebanon
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Lebanon Area Chamber of Commerce
Food & Drink
Food trucks are part of the Christmas festival.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families, horse enthusiasts, and holiday shoppers
Vibe
Festive and traditional
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: VIP Reserved Box Seating - 1PM Parade: $300; VIP Reserved Parking - 7PM Parade: $50; VIP Reserved Parking - 1PM Parade: $50. – Get tickets
- Hours: Christmas Festival and Market: 10:00am-8:00pm; Daylight Parade: 1:00pm; traditional candlelight parade: 7:00pm.
- Parking: VIP reserved parking is sold separately for each parade, and an event shuttle runs with its own map.
Tips & Advice
- Make a day of it by browsing the Christmas festival and market before the daylight parade, then staying for the traditional candlelight parade in the evening.
- Book VIP reserved parking or box seating early if you want one, since only a limited number of spots are offered for each parade.
- Pre-order the 2026 collector's ornament made by BrickHouse Designs in Lebanon, as only 100 are offered and you need to create an account to buy one.
- Look over the event shuttle map before you go to plan how you'll get into downtown Lebanon on parade day.
- Dress warmly if you're staying for the candlelight parade, since it runs in the evening in early December.
Special Events & Promotions
- Daylight parade in the afternoon and the traditional candlelight parade in the evening.
- VIP reserved box seating for the daylight parade, sold separately.
- VIP reserved parking for either parade, sold separately.
- 2026 collector's ornament by BrickHouse Designs available to pre-order, limited to 100.
- The 2026 Carriage Parade Program Guide is handed out to parade visitors on the day.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why are there two parades?
Dozens of horse-drawn carriages roll through historic downtown Lebanon twice. There's a daylight parade in the afternoon and the traditional candlelight parade in the evening.
What is there to do besides the parades?
The Christmas festival and market runs all day, with food trucks, local vendors, holiday shopping and pictures with Santa.
Can we reserve seats or parking?
Yes. VIP reserved box seating is offered for the daylight parade, and VIP reserved parking is offered for each parade. All are sold separately through the Lebanon Area Chamber of Commerce.
Is there a souvenir from this year's parade?
Yes. The 2026 collector's ornament is made by BrickHouse Designs in Lebanon and shows an engraved photo of the parade. It's available to pre-order, limited to 100.
How can I take part as a vendor, volunteer or driver?
Vendor registration is open, and volunteers can sign up for a shift and area on parade day. Horsemen can register their carriage and get complimentary breakfast, lunch and dinner and a commemorative pewter ornament. Overnight accommodations are available to them too.
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