The Saline Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to invite the community to its 51st Annual Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, December 5, 2026, in downtown Saline.

This year's patriotic theme, "Celebrating America's 250th Birthday – Red, White & Holiday Bright!", commemorates our nation's 250th anniversary while bringing the community together for one of Saline's most cherished holiday traditions. Residents and visitors are encouraged to gather downtown for an evening filled with festive entertainment, holiday spirit, and hometown pride.

The celebration begins with the Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5:00 P.M. at the corner of Michigan Avenue and North Ann Arbor Street. Immediately following the lighting of the community Christmas tree, participants in the Merry Mile will take off and enjoy a festive run through downtown Saline.

The Holiday Parade will step off at approximately 5:45 P.M. featuring local businesses, community organizations, schools, decorated floats, musical performances, and special guests. Following the parade, children and families are invited to visit Santa and Mrs. Claus at The 109 Cultural Exchange.

Additional activities taking place throughout the day include the popular Cocoa Crawl, hosted by Saline Main Street from 12:00 to 5:00 P.M., providing attendees with the opportunity to enjoy seasonal treats while exploring downtown businesses.

Win a chance to receive FREE groceries from Busch's! 

Support the Saline Holiday Parade by purchasing raffle tickets at Busch's.

Ticket Sales Hours Monday-Friday: 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Every ticket purchased helps support this beloved community tradition.

Visit www.salinechamber.org for more information