Minerva Christmas Parade to bring holiday cheer Dec. 6

Floats, marching bands, and community groups will fill North Market Street for the village’s annual celebration; lineup begins at 2 p.m., and all are welcome to participate.

The village’s annual Christmas parade will be held Saturday, Dec. 6, featuring floats, marching units, classic cars and festive entries from local schools, churches and community groups.

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Published November 23, 2025 - 7:00 a.m.

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The village’s annual Christmas parade will be held Saturday, Dec. 6, featuring floats, marching units, classic cars and festive entries from local schools, churches and community groups.

Lineup begins at 2 p.m. at Minerva Elementary School. The parade steps off at 3 p.m., proceeds up Bonnieview Avenue, turns right onto East Line Street, then right onto North Market Street, and concludes at the Minerva Schools bus garage parking lot.

There is no fee to participate, and all are welcome. To enter a float, vehicle or walking group, contact the Minerva Area Chamber of Commerce at 330-868-7979 or nathan.meadows@minervachamber.org.

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