Holiday Weekends in West Chester

Every weekend features West Chester’s dazzling 25-foot-tall Christmas tree and the Professional Gingerbread House Competition. Dec. 1, West Chester Christmas Parade, tree lighting at 6:30 pm on the lawn of the courthouse and the West Chester Christmas Parade at 7 pm features marching bands, cheer squads and dance teams, culminating with Santa on his very own custom-made float. Dec. 2, 9, 16, Making Spirits Bright Holiday Music Series on the steps of the courthouse. Catch Santa cruising through the borough on a classic fire truck. For details, GreaterWestChester.com.