(File Photo of the Christmas Star)
Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Columbiana, OH) The Columbiana Area Tourism Bureau (CATB) is kicking off its Christmas in Columbiana with three holiday happenings on Friday, November 20th, beginning at 6 p.m. on the Square in downtown Columbiana, Ohio.
There will be shops to buy items, and some options for dining before the 6 p.m. start with the annual Tree Lighting, Christmas Parade, and Opening Night for Joy of Christmas 2026.
According to a release from the Columbiana Area Tourism Bureau, here is some more information about this event:
- TREE LIGHTING: 6:00pm on the Square (intersection of Main Street and Park Avenue, across from The Columbiana Arts Theater)
- COLUMBIANA CHRISTMAS PARADE: 6:00pm step-off; NEW ROUTE:
- 4:30pm Parade line-up starts at West Railroad Street (by railroad tracks)
- 5:30pm Parade line-up complete
- 6:00pm Step-off timed to coincide with Tree Lighting on the Square
- Parade heads north along South Main Street towards the Square; at the Square (Circle), Parade turns right down East Park Avenue towards Harvey S. Firestone Recreational Park
- Guests are invited to follow the Parade (on foot) to Joy of Christmas 2026 Opening Night
- JOY OF CHRISTMAS 2026: Immediately after the parade until 9:00pm
- Opening Night + Walk It Night + $5 Hayrides + Media Night Guests are invited to follow Santa & Mrs. Claus from the Parade to Firestone Park on foot
- LIGHT UP #JOC26: Begins when Santa & Mrs. Claus arrive at the Ice Castle (Mirror Lake pavilion)
- $5 WALK IT NIGHT: Stroll through the light show on foot, or enjoy the show by a $5/person hayride; be sure to visit the Gingerbread House and Ice Castle
- NO cars permitted; passes accepted; leashed, well-mannered dogs welcome (please clean-up after companions)
- SANTA’S SURPRISES: Stay-tuned to the Joy of Christmas 2026 (Columbiana OH) (click here) Facebook Event throughout the day on Friday, November 20, 2026, to see what surprises Santa’s bringing to Opening Night!
Now in it’s 18th year, Joy of Christmas Light Show 2026 takes place 6-9pm select nights, Friday, November 20—Sunday, December 27, 2026, and includes:
- 1+ million lights, plus indoor activities at the Ice Castle and Gingerbread House
- $1 concessions benefiting local nonprofit and civic organizations; indoor Christmas Village + train display, reindeer food (Ice Castle)
- Story Time with Mrs. Claus (Thursdays, Sundays & select special event nights only; Ice Castle)
- Photo with Santa ($15; Ice Castle)
- Story Time with CEE Carrie (Dec. 4., Dec. 11, Dec. 21 only; Gingerbread House)
- “I Spy”, letters to Santa, other children’s activities (Gingerbread House)
- Gingerbread display featuring student & professional designs (Gingerbread House)
Hosted by and benefiting the Columbiana Area Tourism Bureau, this event raises funds to support Harvey S. Firestone Recreational Park maintenance, plus activities and events in Columbiana. Costs are:
- $20/vehicle
- $40/seasonal pass
- $10 Sunday Nights for Veterans, First Responders + Seniors (adults 65 yrs.+) ONLY
- $5 Walk It Nights on Nov. 20, Dec. 16, Dec. 27 ONLY* (passes accepted)
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- Walk It Nights are subject to weather; no cars permitted as guests stroll by foot through the displays; leashed well-mannered dogs welcome (humans are responsible for cleaning up after their companions)
For more information on the Columbiana Joy of Christmas 2026 Tree Lighting, Parade and Drive-thru Light Show, please call 330.482.2282; or visit www.TourColumbianaOhio.