Holiday Season Kicks Off Tonight with Parade and Festivities in Downtown Kenton

The 2025 Christmas Holiday season kicks off this evening in Kenton.

In preparation for all the activities, there will be no parking permitted around the square starting at 3 this afternoon.

Park and Watch Viewing options will be available on a first come, first serve basis on Columbus Street between the Mary Lou Johnson – Hardin County District Library and Subway and on North Detroit Street between Columbus and Carrol Streets.

Food trucks will open at 5:00pm, and the Cynergy Dance Academy performance begins at 5:20pm, followed by the Main Attraction performance at 5:30pm.

A welcome from Kenton Historic Courthouse District Coordinator Jennifer Ramge and unveiling of Window Wonderland takes place at 6:05pm, and that will be followed by a welcome from Kenton Mayor Lynn Webb.

Kenton Lions Club: Ohio’s Biggest Small Town Christmas Parade steps off at the Kenton Middle School, but before arriving to downtown, the Hardin County Commissioners will greet the crowd at 6:20pm, and they will then preside over the lighting of the Hardin County Courthouse at 6:25pm.

The parade arrives to downtown at 6:30pm.

The festivities and food continue after the parade until 9:00 tonight at the Columbus Street Activity Zone.