Mainstreet Piqua Announces Full Lineup of Festive December Events
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PIQUA — Mainstreet Piqua is thrilled to announce a full schedule of holiday events designed to bring the community together and celebrate the season in downtown Piqua. From cherished traditions to newer holiday favorites, this December promises something special for residents of all ages.
Christmas on the Green – Friday, December 5 | 6–9 p.m.
The month kicks off with Christmas on the Green, one of Piqua’s most beloved holiday celebrations. Piqua High School’s acclaimed show choir, “The Company,” will lead guests in festive community caroling in front of the Christmas tree in the heart of downtown.
Children and families are invited to visit Santa in the Piqua Public Library for photos throughout the evening.
Mainstreet Piqua is proud to bring back Santa’s Workshop, organized by Junior Mainstreet Piqua and hosted inside the Fort Piqua Plaza Banquet Center. Children may bring either cash or canned goods and exchange them for Santa Bucks, which can be used to shop for gifts for parents, grandparents, and siblings. All canned goods and workshop proceeds will be donated to the Stonebridge Community Church Food Bank, helping local families in need this season.
Junior Mainstreet Piqua and the Piqua Arts Council will also host a free make-and-take holiday craft station for children.
Additional activities for kids of all ages will be spread throughout downtown Piqua during the event.
Christmas on the Green is sponsored by Fincel Door Company, Winans Coffee & Chocolate and T-Fiber.
Downtown Holiday Parade – Saturday, December 6 | 2 p.m.
The festivities continue with Mainstreet Piqua’s Downtown Holiday Parade, stepping off promptly at 2 p.m. The parade route will travel along Main Street from Greene to High streets and continue on High Street from Main to Wayne streets, with staging at the Greene and Wayne streets intersection.
This year’s Grand Marshal is the MCPAW (Miami County Partners for Animal Welfare) organization, recognized for their work supporting local animals and pet owners.
Following the parade, children are invited to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus for photos in the lobby of the Piqua Public Library.
The Downtown Holiday Parade is sponsored by Miami Valley Steel, Premier Health, McVety Realty, Barclay's Men's & Women's Clothiers and Fincel Door Company.
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12 Beers of Christmas Fundraiser – Friday, December 12 | 6–8 p.m.
Back for another exciting year, Mainstreet Piqua’s annual 12 Beers of Christmas fundraiser offers a festive way to support community programming. Only 48 tickets will be sold.
Each ticket includes a 12 Beers of Christmas Gift Pack featuring:
• 12 unique holiday beers
• A refrigerator organizer
• A pair of festive socks from Barclay’s Men's & Women's Clothiers
• A 6-pack of chocolates from Winans Coffee & Chocolate
Purchasers also receive two adult entries to a special VIP Experience at Winans’ Roastery during gift pack pickup on December 12.
Tickets are available under the Support tab on the Mainstreet Piqua website.
12 Beers of Christmas is sponsored by Park National Bank, Winans Coffee & Chocolate and Barclay’s Men's & Women's Clothiers.
22nd Annual Holly Jolly 5K/10K – Saturday, December 13 | 10 a.m.
Mainstreet Piqua wraps up the year with its 22nd Annual Holly Jolly 5K/10K, starting and finishing at Lock 9 Park on an out-and-back course. Early bird registration includes a long-sleeve race shirt designed by Atlantis Sportswear.
Race-day registration will begin at 9 a.m. inside Crooked Handle Brewing Co., with the race starting at 10 a.m. Registration and further details are available on the Mainstreet Piqua website.
The Holly Jolly 5K/10K is sponsored by Premier Health, Edison Community College, Bushnell's Auto Body, Fincel Door Company, Park National Bank, Hartzell Hardwoods & Air Movement, Atlantis Sportswear and Crooked Handle Brewing Company.
Mainstreet Piqua invites the entire community to come downtown, celebrate the season, shop local and enjoy the magic of the holidays.
For more information, visit mainstreetpiqua.com or call 937-773-9355.