Albion's Hometown Holiday & Charles W. Howard Hometown Parade
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Event has endedAlbion’s annual Hometown Holiday celebration features a day full of festive fun from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with local businesses hosting activities including visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, cookie decorating and hot cocoa, holiday crafts for kids, carolers and live music, and a sparkling parade.
Charles W. Howard Hometown Parade is dedicated to the late Charles W. Howard of Albion. In 1937, resident Charlie Howard (1896-1966) established a world-famous Santa Claus School at his Albion farmhouse, the first of its kind & was considered the Dean of the Santa Claus School. He was the 1st nationally televised Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Santa & held that gig for 17 years. The farmhouse is currently a private residence. A statue of Mr. Howard is located at Waterman Park on N. Main St., Albion.
Individuals or organizations interested in participating in the parade can fill out the form here. Parade starts at 6 p.m.
Event schedule:
10:00–5:00 at The Downtown Browsery ~ Shopping with Misfit Toys
10:00–12:00 at Tinsel ~ Free Ice Cream & Hot Chocolate
10:00–12:00 at Town and Country Quilt Shop ~ Kids Crafts
10:00–12:00 at Village Hall (35 E Bank) Oak Orchard Canoe & Kayak ~ Kids Crafts
10:00–12:00 at Village Hall (35 E Bank) ~ Donuts & Coffee with Cops
10:00–2:00 at Red Check ~ Ornament Kits
11:00–2:00 at Hoag Library ~ Tea with Mrs. Claus
12:00 at Royal Body Shop Outreach Ministries ~ Free Chicken Dinners ’til Gone
12:00–12:30 Downtown ~ Caroling with the Dancing Fireside Witches
followed by snacks and gifts at 365 Fitness afterwards
3:00-4:00 at Hearth & Home ~ Fireside with Santa
3:30–5:00 at Albion Free Methodist Church ~ Christmas Traditions with Crafts, Cupcakes and Free Gifts
39 Problems ~ Drink Specials All Day and Live Music After Parade
6:00 ~ Charles W. Howard’s Hometown Parade
7:00 at Albion Free Methodist Church ~
Movie Night w/ Free Pizza, Cocoa & Candy
Visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus after the parade at Dubby’s Tailgate
