The Borough of West Chester celebrates its 225th anniversary in grand style this winter. Coming up on Friday, December 6 at 6:30 p.m., the annual Christmas parade and tree lighting ceremony is ready to kick off the season with an abundance of community support and family fun.
Parade organizers, the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce, expect over 20,000 spectators to line the streets of downtown for an all-star lineup of performers including local Olympians, the 2024 Mummers Champion String Band, 13-foot-tall balloon floats and a marching band competition featuring 12 additional award-winning marching bands. The night is led by returning emcees 6ABC meteorologist Adam Joseph and WMMR’s Kathy Romano of The Preston & Steve Show. The festivities culminate when Santa himself arrives down Gay Street on a parade float.
“The West Chester Christmas Parade always feels like a ‘big city’ spectacle in a small town, and this year we’re able to provide even more next-level performances to our residents and visitors thanks to the support of more than 150 local businesses and nonprofits. Expect a first-class show!” enthuses Katie Walker, president of the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce.
The Christmas Parade is just the first event of many during Chester County Hospital Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester.
Best of all, and exclusively released to Main Line Today readers, are a bevy of special deals throughout the day from shops local to the borough.
West Chester Christmas Parade Shopping Deals
- Blink, at 136 W. Gay St., is offering 20% off all products in-store, including gift cards if you or a special someone needs more time to decide. This quaint boutique is also offering bubbly and sweet treats all day from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Sunset Hill Jewelers & Fine Arts Gallery, at 23 N. High St., offers guests a special collectible item with all purchases from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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- tish boutique, at 138 E. Gay St., runs its special offer from 10 a.m. through the end of the parade. Get 20% off your favorite piece of in-store apparel and enjoy snacks and refreshments while you shop. Likewise, tish kids, located across the street at 135 E. Gay St., is running a 20% off sale on select toys, plus a free gift with every purchase.
- Pine + Quill, at 23 N. Walnut St., offers snacks and refreshments from 3 p.m. to the parade’s end. Plus, find all items 15% off store-wide at this home decor and lifestyle shop.
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