Roundup: Where to find light up nights, parades in Butler County
The Butler Transit Authority Santa bus made its way down Main Street in the 2022 Spirit of Christmas Parade in Butler. Butler Eagle File Photo
Butler County is preparing for the holiday season with a number of parades and light up nights. Find out how and where to find this holiday cheer below:
Upcoming Festivities
Saxonburg — Festivities begin at 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 28, with a holiday market, featuring local artisans, food and drink vendors.
At 7 p.m., the holiday parade kicks off from the Saxonburg Carnival Grounds, lighting up the evening with decorated floats, whimsical displays and performances by community groups and local businesses.
Plus, Santa Claus will close out the parade on his sleigh.
Knoch High School's marching band led 2023’s Saxonburg Holiday Parade on main street Saxonburg. Butler Eagle File Photo
Butler — The Spirit of Christmas parade will bring festivities to Butler’ Main Street on Saturday, Nov. 29.
Activities take place from 2 to 5 p.m., with the parade afterward.
Parade starts at 5:30 p.m.
Evans City — The borough will have a Light Up Night starting at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29. Santa will be coming in from the North Pole to help start off the season.
After the lights have been lit, he will be at the fire hall for pictures and refreshments. Donations for Isaiah 117 House will be collected.
Santa shows children his beard is real at 2022’s Mars Light Up Night. Butler Eagle File Photo
Mars — Light Up Mars takes place from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 29, in the borough. There will be crafts and vendors stationed throughout the borough, and the tree lighting takes place at 5:30 p.m., which will be followed by a parade at 6 p.m.
A horse dressed as Rudolph the red nosed reindeer makes his way down during the Miracle on Main St. parade in Zelienople on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, (Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle)
Zelienople — Zelienople’s Main Street will light up for its ninth annual Miracle on Main Street from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4.
This year’s event includes a live petting zoo near Four Corners Park by Santa’s House, horse and carriage rides, a live nativity, cookie decorating with Mrs. Claus at Spring on Main, a balloon artist and free face painting with Disney princesses Anna and Elsa.
The evening ends with a holiday parade at 7 p.m.
West Sunbury — Santa Claus is coming to West Sunbury on Saturday, Dec. 6. The annual parade of firetrucks and Santa through town starts at 7 p.m. and is followed by cookies and pictures with Santa at the West Sunbury Volunteer Fire Department’s fire hall.
Charlie Brown and Lucy van Pelt make an appearance during the Christmas Wonderland Parade in Chicora, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
Parade coverage
Chicora — Christmas in Chicora took place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, where there was a craft show throughout the borough. There also will be a parade at 3 p.m. Saturday through the borough.
Candy is thrown from floats to the crowd during the Christmas Wonderland Parade in Chicora, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
The Christmas tree in Chicora Municipal Park, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
From left, Harlow Gaiser and Cammie Cumberland sell tickets for the horse and buggy ride for the NJHS Honors Society during the Christmas Wonderland in Chicora, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
Santa waves to the crowd from on top of an ambulance during the Christmas Wonderland Parade in Chicora, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
Attendees of the Chicora Christmas Wonderland enjoy horse and buggy rides at Chicora Municiple Park, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
Karns City cheerleaders take part in the Christmas Wonderland Parade in Chicora, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
Lillian Lumley makes a Christmas ornament during the Christmas Wonderland in Chicora, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
Phoenix Brown grabs candy from the road during the Christmas Wonderland Parade in Chicora, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
The Karns City Marching Band takes part in the Christmas Wonderland Parade in Chicora, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
Chicora held there Christmas Wonderland Parade and tree lighting, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
The Karns City Marching Band takes part in the Christmas Wonderland Parade in Chicora, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
Santa waves to the crowd from on top of an ambulance during the Christmas Wonderland Parade in Chicora, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
Attendees of the Chicora Christmas Wonderland enjoy horse and buggy rides at Chicora Municipal Park, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
Santa waves to the crowd from on top of an ambulance during the Christmas Wonderland Parade in Chicora, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
Candy is thrown from floats to the crowd during the Christmas Wonderland Parade in Chicora, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
The Karns City Marching Band takes part in the Christmas Wonderland Parade in Chicora, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
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Candy is thrown from floats to the crowd during the Christmas Wonderland Parade in Chicora, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
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The Christmas tree in Chicora Municipal Park, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
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From left, Harlow Gaiser and Cammie Cumberland sell tickets for the horse and buggy ride for the NJHS Honors Society during the Christmas Wonderland in Chicora, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
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Santa waves to the crowd from on top of an ambulance during the Christmas Wonderland Parade in Chicora, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
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Attendees of the Chicora Christmas Wonderland enjoy horse and buggy rides at Chicora Municiple Park, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
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Karns City cheerleaders take part in the Christmas Wonderland Parade in Chicora, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
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Lillian Lumley makes a Christmas ornament during the Christmas Wonderland in Chicora, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
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Phoenix Brown grabs candy from the road during the Christmas Wonderland Parade in Chicora, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
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The Karns City Marching Band takes part in the Christmas Wonderland Parade in Chicora, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
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Chicora held there Christmas Wonderland Parade and tree lighting, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
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The Karns City Marching Band takes part in the Christmas Wonderland Parade in Chicora, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
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Santa waves to the crowd from on top of an ambulance during the Christmas Wonderland Parade in Chicora, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
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Attendees of the Chicora Christmas Wonderland enjoy horse and buggy rides at Chicora Municipal Park, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
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Santa waves to the crowd from on top of an ambulance during the Christmas Wonderland Parade in Chicora, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
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Candy is thrown from floats to the crowd during the Christmas Wonderland Parade in Chicora, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
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The Karns City Marching Band takes part in the Christmas Wonderland Parade in Chicora, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
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Cranberry Township — Santa Claus kicked off the holiday season in Cranberry Township during Santa’s First Stop, from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, at the Municipal Center and Armstrong Great Lawn.
The event featured the annual tree lighting with Santa and Mrs. Claus, live reindeer, Christmas caroling by the Dutilh Choir, a Steel City LUG Lego display, and a “Polar Express Experience,” hosted by the Cranberry Township Early Learning Center.
Live Christmas music is performed during Santa's First Stop at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
The Christmas tree at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center is lit up during Santa's First Stop, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
Children make Christmas themed paper headbands during Santa's First Stop at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
The Christmas tree at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center is lit up during Santa's First Stop, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
Jack Blaszcyk, 4, lines up his baseball throw while playing a game run by the Seneca Valley Baseball and Softball Association during Santa's First Stop at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
Hundreds of people visit the Cranberry Township Municipal Center for Santa's First Stop, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
The Christmas tree at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center is lit up during Santa's First Stop, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
Jack Blaszcyk, 4, lines up his baseball throw while playing a game run by the Seneca Valley Baseball and Softball Association during Santa's First Stop at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
Hundreds of people visit the Cranberry Township Municipal Center for Santa's First Stop, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
Audrey the Elf thanks members of the community during Santa's First Stop at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
Live Christmas music is performed during Santa's First Stop at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
Reindeer visit the Cranberry Township Municipal Center during Santa's First Stop, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
Bhumi Lakkad and her son Mishiv, 2, work on crafts during Santa's First Stop at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
Steel City LUG Lego displays line tables during Santa's First Stop at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
Steel City LUG Lego displays line tables during Santa's First Stop at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
From left, Nikkolo and Valentino Camassa work on crafts during Santa's First Stop at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
Steel City LUG Lego displays line tables during Santa's First Stop at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
Ember Cooper has a Christmas tree painted on her face during Santa's First Stop at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
Live Christmas music is performed during Santa's First Stop at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
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Live Christmas music is performed during Santa's First Stop at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
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The Christmas tree at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center is lit up during Santa's First Stop, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
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Children make Christmas themed paper headbands during Santa's First Stop at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
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The Christmas tree at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center is lit up during Santa's First Stop, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
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Jack Blaszcyk, 4, lines up his baseball throw while playing a game run by the Seneca Valley Baseball and Softball Association during Santa's First Stop at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
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Hundreds of people visit the Cranberry Township Municipal Center for Santa's First Stop, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
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The Christmas tree at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center is lit up during Santa's First Stop, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
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Jack Blaszcyk, 4, lines up his baseball throw while playing a game run by the Seneca Valley Baseball and Softball Association during Santa's First Stop at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
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Hundreds of people visit the Cranberry Township Municipal Center for Santa's First Stop, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
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Audrey the Elf thanks members of the community during Santa's First Stop at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
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Live Christmas music is performed during Santa's First Stop at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
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Reindeer visit the Cranberry Township Municipal Center during Santa's First Stop, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
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Bhumi Lakkad and her son Mishiv, 2, work on crafts during Santa's First Stop at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
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Steel City LUG Lego displays line tables during Santa's First Stop at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
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Steel City LUG Lego displays line tables during Santa's First Stop at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
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From left, Nikkolo and Valentino Camassa work on crafts during Santa's First Stop at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
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Steel City LUG Lego displays line tables during Santa's First Stop at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
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Ember Cooper has a Christmas tree painted on her face during Santa's First Stop at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
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Live Christmas music is performed during Santa's First Stop at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
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Slippery Rock — Slippery Rock borough’s Light Up Night started at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 22, on Main Street. Visitors shopped vendors, played games, heard live music and watched the tree lighting.
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