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Youngstown prepares for annual Christmas Light-Up Night on Friday

By Kelcey Norris Mahoning Matters

Updated November 28, 2023 10:06 AM

The Youngstown Holiday Parade starts at 6 p.m., followed by the city’s Christmas Tree Lighting at 7:15 p.m. in the central square. You can find the tree lighting at 100 Federal Plaza E downtown. Youngstown CityScape

The city of Youngstown released the schedule of events for this week’s Light Up Night and the annual Youngstown Holiday Parade.

Youngstown CityScape, the downtown Youngstown Partnership, the city of Youngstown, and Premier Bank partnered for the annual holiday celebration on Friday in downtown Youngstown.

Artificial trees drop-off

Starting Thursday, residents can donate their extra artificial Christmas trees at home and drop them off between 3 - 6 p.m. to be used for Light-Up Night.

The donated artificial trees will be set up for free photos with Santa inside The Federal Tower at the corner of Market and W Federal streets.

Trees are being dropped off Thursday at 6 W Federal St. downtown.

Light Up Night on Friday

Festivities start at 4 p.m. Friday with the outdoor downtown Youngstown Flea on Phelps Street.

Shop for gifts and treats sold by local vendors set up downtown from 4 - 8 p.m.

The OH WOW! Science Center will be open and accessible from 4 - 6 p.m.

Visit Santa’s workshop at 5 p.m. to see the Grinch and Buddy the Elf at 6 West Federal St. downtown.

There will also be Nutcracker Ballet vignettes by Ballet Western Reserve and trees.

The Youngstown Holiday Parade starts at 6 p.m., followed by the city’s Christmas Tree Lighting at 7:15 p.m. in the central square. You can find the tree lighting at 100 Federal Plaza E downtown.

There will be pictures with Santa available at 7:15 - 9 p.m. at 6 West Federal St.