THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO JOINED US ON DECEMBER 5!

This year we were thrilled to unveil a BRAND NEW 28' Christmas Tree at our Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, Sponsored by Lasko Products. The Purchase of the new tree was made possible by the generous donations of Adam Loew and Eli Kahn, West Pharmaceutical Services and the Barry Family! A HUGE THANK YOU to all our sponsors, our incredible Emcees & all the performers who made it so special!

A huge thank you to Pau Hana Productions for all the fantastic photos of the evening!

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2025 COMPETITION WINNERS!

Commercial Entry winner
LASKO PRODUCTS

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Honorable mention: ​Rotelle Custom Builders

Nonprofit Entry winner
WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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Honorable mention: ​Glen Acres Elementary School

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High School Marching Band Winner
West Chester Area School District Combined Band

High School Marching Band 2nd Place
Easton Area High School Red Rover Marching Band

High School Marching Band 3rd Place
Downingtown Blue & White Marching Band

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This year we also asked our Volunteers about their overall favorites:

Overall Favorite Performace
Brian Boro Pipes & Drums

Overall Favorite Entry (TIE)
West Chester University Marching Band

Overall Favorite Entry (TIE)
Santa (featuring a Flurry of Snow)

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Photos from the 2025 West Chester Tree Lighting
Photo Credits: Jim Greipp, Pau Hana Productions 

Photos from the 2025 West Chester Christmas Parade
Photo Credits: Jim Greipp, Pau Hana Productions ​

Parade Night Details
THIS EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE, THERE IS NO RAIN DATE.

 

Annual Tree Lighting: 6:30pm
Steps of the Historic Courthouse (facing High St.)

Join us in kicking off the festivities with the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony! Enjoy dance and musical performances, a message from our title sponsor and tree sponsor, and the lighting of the 28' Tree. The ceremony will be led by our returning parade emcees 6abc meteorologist Adam Joseph & B101’s Kathy Romano, host of The Kathy Romano Show.


 Tree lighting Ceremony is Sponsored by Lasko Products, LLC.

 Hometown Christmas Parade: 7:00pm
Downtown West Chester

​Join us for West Chester’s famous hometown Christmas Parade! Parade goers can expect Chester County’s favorite performers as well as a variety of notable newcomers to our incredible family parade experience. This year: More marching bands by popular demand, as well as award-winning floats, sparkling performances and of course – Santa’s much-anticipated appearance! ​The 2025 West Chester Christmas Parade will also hold a competition for “Best Commercial Parade Float” and “Best Nonprofit Parade Entry.” The entire evening will be led by our returning parade emcees 6abc meteorologist Adam Joseph & B101’s Kathy Romano, host of The Kathy Romano Show.

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2024 PARADE RECAP 
Winners of the 2024 Parade Float Competition, Marching band Competition & photos from the event!

 

Commercial Entry winner
J Dog Junk Removal

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Honorable mention: ​The Master’s Baker

Nonprofit Entry winner
Rotary Club of West Chester

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Honorable Mention: ​Teddy Diskin University

High School Marching Band Winner
Easton Area High School Red Rover Marching Band

High School Marching Band 2nd Place
Downingtown West High School Marching Band

High School Marching Band 3rd Place
Bishop Shanahan
​Marching Band

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Photos from the 2024 West Chester Christmas Parade
Photo Credits: Erik Weber, West Chester Views

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The 2024 Christmas Parade got great Press Coverage!

• CBS News: Christmas parade illuminates historic Philadelphia suburb: "It gives you the Christmas feel" - CBS Philadelphia
• 6abc: Adam Joseph set to host West Chester Christmas parade - 6abc Philadelphia
• Fox29: West Chester celebrates Christmas season with tree lighting, parade​

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The Parade is Presented by: 

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