Ohio's largest horse-drawn carriage parade happening next month

Ohio's largest horse-drawn carriage parade happening next month Advertisement Updated: 8:22 AM EST Nov 9, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ WLWT Digital Staff WLWT Digital Staff Ohio's largest horse-drawn carriage parade happening next month Updated: 8:22 AM EST Nov 9, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ WLWT Digital Staff WLWT Digital Staff Tens of thousands are expected to gather in Lebanon, Ohio, next month for an annual Christmas tradition. Lebanon’s historic Horse Drawn Carriage Parade & Christmas Festival is back in 2026. Advertisement The parade features more than 100 decorated carriages pulled by mini horses, Clydesdales, Percherons and more. There will be no riders on horseback, nor are motorized vehicles permitted, making it a truly unique holiday tradition. The event will also offer live entertainment, specialty shopping and food and craft booths. The Christmas festival and entertainment begin on Dec. 5, with carriage parades running at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Each parade lasts approximately one hour. This is the 37th annual event for Lebanon, Ohio. For safety reasons, organizers say no one is permitted to set chairs out or rope off sections on the sidewalk along Broadway Street to save a spot. However, people can purchase a VIP viewing experience in advance. But visitors beware: There are several street and parking lot closures planned. For details on the parade route, and everything else you need to know about the event, click here . Make WLWT a preferred source on Google Add Preferred Source Share Infinite Scroll Enabled Top Picks Joe Biden to limit memoir promotion tour, says cancer 'slows me down' Police: Gunman who killed at least 6 people in Polish city square dies in hospital Coin flip settles a tie in a northern Kentucky election 'Little Rascals' star creates GoFundMe ahead of welcoming sixth child: 'No other choice'