Posted October 31, 2016
Enjoy the Downtown Holiday Parade and Kris Kringle Village: Sat., 11/12
There are even more reasons to come to Downtown Toledo to kick off the holiday season on Saturday, November 12! A long-standing local tradition includes a new twist at the annual Blade Downtown Holiday Parade. A new tradition will begin with the introduction of Kris Kringle Village at Hensville Park, presented by Meredith Party Rentals and The Blade, which will feature a live performance from Calysta Bevier.
2016 Blade Holiday Parade – NEW ROUTE
The parade starts at 10 a.m. at the corner of N. Summit and Jefferson. The new parade route turns left onto Adams Street, and makes its way to Huron Street. From there it turns onto Lafayette Street, left again on St. Clair Street, and finishes at Monroe Street.
Kris Kringle Village at Hensville Park
- 9 a.m. to Noon – Listen to holiday music, with hot chocolate and coffee available for purchase.
- 12 to 4 p.m. – Enjoy fun activities at Hensville Park, including inflatable games and face painting, and keep warm inside a heated tent.
- 12 p.m. – Performance by Ziynne the Kid of Pop (watch here)
- 12:30 p.m. – Calysta Bevier, the Otsego High School student, cancer survivor, and former contestant on America’s Got Talent, will be the Grand Marshal of the parade and will perform live at Hensville Park. Calysta will sing Christmas songs as well as songs from her new album.
Please bring a new, unopened toy for the Caly Cares Toy Drive for entrance to Calysta’s performance. Donations will benefit local children’s hospitals.