Christmas in the Village
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Start date
December 5, 2025 5:00 pm
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End date
December 6, 2025 5:00 pm
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Downtown Roanoke, Indiana
Main Street, Roanoke, IN, 46783
Located in Downtown Roanoke, IN (Huntington County)
A favorite small-town holiday tradition featuring a lighted parade down historic Main Street, appearances by Mr. and Mrs. Claus, tree lighting, live music, shopping and dining, and more as we celebrate the season!
Enjoy Breakfast with Santa, a hot cocoa bar, and craft at Seminary United Methodist Church (285 Seminary St) from 8:30 to 10:30am on Saturday morning.
Experience a Live Nativity at Roanoke Community (Church 148 3rd St) from 9-11am on Saturday morning.
Friday: 5-8pm
Parade at 7pm on Main Street from Fourth to First Street
Saturday: 8:30am-5pm
Food Drive
Support local this holiday season by dropping off items for the Roanoke Food Drive during Christmas in the Village on Friday (12/5) from 5-8pm! Donations can be placed in the food drive trailer located in the Eyecare Associates of Roanoke parking lot (270 N Main St).
As a thank-you, donors will receive 1 raffle ticket for every 5 items donated and 1 raffle ticket for every $10 contributed.
Items always needed in the food pantry: Soup, canned meat, beans, canned fruit, powdered drink mixes, powdered milk, cooking oil, snack bars, popcorn, cake mixes, pasta, spaghetti sauce, cleaning supplies, laundry detergent, personal hygiene items
Monetary donations are always welcomed. Checks can be made out to the Roanoke Food Pantry.
The Roanoke Food Pantry is a Ministry of the Inter Church Council which also provides financial assistance with utility bills.
Seminary Church also hosts a Clothes Closet and Gary’s Groceries, a 24-hour access pantry located in the church parking lot.
Lighted Parade
Interested in joining the Lighted Parade down Main Street? Sign up today to be part of the magic!
Read the Parade Rules and Hold Harmless Agreement here, then complete the Christmas in the Village Lighted Parade Sign-up here.
Light Up Roanoke Holiday Lighting Contest
Let’s make Roanoke shine! Enter the Holiday Lighting Contest and help spark joy all over town. Sign up now!
Categories include:
✨ Traditionally Elegant
✨ In the Eyes of a Child
✨ Clark Griswald Award
The winner from each category will receive a $100 gift certificate from a list of select locations!
Judging will be held on December 13, so make sure to have your lights on!