Illustration of a marching band in red coats leading a night parade of lit floats along a main street (Piqua Holiday Horse Parade)
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Piqua Holiday Horse Parade

Spectators can watch an all-horse procession featuring riders, hitches, and carriages outfitted with glowing holiday lights. The parade travels through downtown streets framed by festive banners and decorated street trees. Visitors can also gather near the announcer's stand at Main and Ash Streets to hear commentary throughout the evening.

Sat, Nov 14, 2026 All ages

Plan Your Visit

Hours

7 p.m.

Neighborhood

Downtown Piqua

Location

Downtown Piqua · 326 N Main St., Piqua, OH 45356 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families and holiday parade fans

Vibe

Festive and family-friendly

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Bring a lawn chair and a blanket so you can settle in comfortably along the route for the whole evening parade.
  • Come early enough to catch the Magical Illumination tree lighting on the square, which takes place just before the parade begins.
  • Arrive early to claim a good seat along the route, which loops from Greene Street to Caldwell, High, Market and back up Main.
  • Set up near the announcer's stand at Main and Ash Streets if you want to hear commentary as the carriages, hitches and riders pass.
  • Dress warmly, since you'll be sitting outdoors downtown for an evening parade in mid-November.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Piqua's Magical Illumination tree lighting on the square takes place just before the parade starts.
  • This year marks the 10th annual Downtown Piqua Holiday Horse Parade.

Links & Contact

Run by Miami County Visitors & Convention Bureau

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Frequently Asked Questions

What will we see in the parade?

It's an all-horse parade. Carriages, hitches and riders are all decked out in holiday lights as they wind through downtown Piqua, past Christmas banners and decorated street trees.

What route does the parade take?

It lines up on East Greene Street and crosses North Main. It heads west to Caldwell, south to High, then east, with a jog onto Market Street at the Post Office. It comes back north on Main to Greene.

Is there commentary during the parade?

Yes. An announcer's stand is set up at the corner of Main and Ash Streets.

What should we bring?

Bring a lawn chair and a blanket, and come early to get a good seat.

How can my business ride in the parade?

Corporate sponsors get to ride in the parade. You can sign up as a 2026 sponsor through MainStreet Piqua at (937) 773-9355.

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