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Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony & Parade

Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony & Parade

John F. Degnan Square | 35 West Main Street, Middletown, NY 10940, United States
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A family-oriented holiday parade and tree-lighting ceremony presented by the City of Middletown and the Downtown Middletown Business Improvement District. Live entertainment begins at 6:00 PM, the parade steps off at 6:30 PM from North Street/Courtland Street, and the parade concludes at John F. Degnan Square with Santa's arrival to light the tree.

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