OSKALOOSA — The Mahaska Chamber and Development Group has announced the theme for the 2023 Lighted Christmas Parade.
An enthusiastic group of Lighted Christmas Parade supporters met following a successful 2022 parade. To select the 2023 theme this year, a survey was created of three options as chosen by the committee and sent to Mahaska Chamber members for an additional reach.
The theme most voted for was “The Heart of Christmas.” The 2023 Oskaloosa Main Street Lighted Christmas Parade is to be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2.
The weeklong festivities will include the Young Ambassador Contest, Window Decorating, Home Decorating contests, Gospel Christmas Concert, Merry Little Downtown Christmas and more. The chamber welcomes the community to invite family, friends and visitors to make a trip to Oskaloosa. As you visit the town, you can always get hot cocoa, apple cider or a warm Christmas cup of coffee at the local coffee shop; enter the holiday decorated Alley; visit the quaint little bookstore for a Christmas read; or shop unique shoppes along the square for the perfect Christmas gift. Come see the lights, grab your cameras and celebrate Christmas in Oskaloosa.
A study was conducted to estimate the economic impact the Lighted Christmas Parade has on Oskaloosa. For 2022, results show over 13,000 people were in attendance, bringing in more than $224,000 through food, lodging and fuel during the event.
As before, many events are held throughout Mahaska County in conjunction with the Lighted Parade. As you begin plans for related activities, please contact the Main Street Office to have these events placed in the Holiday Happenings brochure. Many volunteers are needed to make the event a success.
If you would like to be a part of the planning, contact the Main Street office of the Mahaska Chamber at 641-672-2591 or email chamber@mahaskachamber.org.
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