Downtown Youngstown Christmas tree lighting to take place December 1

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - Folks in the Mahoning Valley can get themselves into the Christmas spirit with downtown Youngstown's annual Light Up Night featuring a Christmas tree lighting, a parade and so much more to kick of the month of December.
The 2023 Light Up Night event will take place on Friday, December 1 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and will kick off with the Flea on Phelps featuring tons of local vendors.
During this time, guests can also take pictures with Santa, get themselves a commemorative mug from select restaurants and fill them with drink specials all over town and visit OH WOW! which will be open to the public for free from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Starting at 6:00 p.m. the Holiday Parade will kick off followed immediately by the Christmas tree lighting in the center of town starting at approximately 7:15 p.m.
Anyone interested in participating in the parade can register by clicking here.
The event is presented by the City of Youngstown, Youngstown CityScape, the Downtown Youngstown Partnership and Premier Bank.