A dazzling Erie Parade of Lights travels through the community’s downtown area on Friday, December 6, 2024. Besides the parade, visitors can enjoy local school choirs, free carriage rides, free hot chocolate, and a visit with Santa just before the Parade of Lights! Festivities begin at 4:30 p.m., with the parade stepping off at 6:30 p.m. at Perry Street & Briggs.
Local choirs perform inside Orchard Community Church.
Hop on a free carriage ride from at 130 Wells Street.
Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at Coal Creek Park on Kattell and Wells Street from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Stop by for free hot chocolate at Calvary Bible Church, Erie Methodist Church or Orchard Church at 470 Briggs (restroom are located here, too).
Parade of Lights begins at 6:30 p.m. at Perry St. & Briggs traveling north on Briggs to Moffett, East on Moffatt to Kattell St., North on Kattell St, to Cheesman Street.