Hometown Holiday & Charles W. Howard Hometown Parade
When
Dec 13, 2025
Albion's annual Hometown Holiday includes businesses that will be hosting activities including face painting, ornament kits, Christmas crafts, letters to Santa, a scavenger hunt, food, and more.
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.
