Main Street Hanover Invites Community to Participate in 2026 Christmas in Hanover Santa Parade
Hanover, PA – Main Street Hanover is inviting local businesses, community organizations, schools, clubs, and festive families to join the 2026 Christmas in Hanover Santa Parade on Saturday, November 28, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. as part of the annual Christmas in Hanover Festival!
The Santa Parade is a beloved holiday tradition that brings the community together to kick off one of downtown Hanover’s most magical days of the year. Participants are encouraged to decorate their vehicles, floats, bicycles, and other parade entries with festive Christmas themes and help fill downtown with holiday cheer.
Whether you’re a local business looking to showcase your organization, a community group eager to spread Christmas spirit, or a family ready to join the celebration, the Santa Parade is a wonderful opportunity to be part of Hanover’s holiday traditions.
Participation is $10 per entry, and nonprofit organizations may participate for free.
This year’s parade is especially exciting as Hanover celebrates being named one of Hallmark’s 25 Official Hallmark Christmas Towns, placing the community in the running to be recognized as Hallmark’s Merriest Christmas Town of 2026. The parade is a great way to showcase the hometown pride, creativity, and community spirit that make Christmas in Hanover so special.
“We encourage our local businesses, organizations, and community groups to get involved and help us make this year’s parade extra festive,” said Moriah Tyler, Executive Director of Main Street Hanover. “The Santa Parade is a wonderful way to bring people together, celebrate our community, and kick off the holiday season with a little extra Christmas magic.”
How to Participate
Ready to join the parade? Registration is now open!
- Date: Saturday, November 28, 2026
- Time: 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
- Location: Downtown Hanover, Pennsylvania
- Registration Fee: $10 per entry; nonprofit organizations participate for free.
Main Street Hanover looks forward to welcoming parade participants and spectators for a festive morning filled with holiday spirit, community pride, and Christmas cheer.
Following the parade, visitors are invited to enjoy the full Christmas in Hanover Festival, featuring Santa’s Cabin, live music, family-friendly activities, holiday movie screenings, and the evening’s Center Square Tree Lighting.
About Main Street Hanover
About Main Street Hanover
The mission of Main Street Hanover is to expand the economic capacity of downtown Hanover, thus improving the business environment, enhancing the quality of place, and increasing community synergy.
Main Street Hanover is a 501c3 non-profit & proceeds benefit the revitalization of Downtown Hanover.
Main Street Hanover
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Moriah Tyler Executive Director
- November 02, 2026
- (717) 637-6130
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