Hometown Holiday Horse Parade Extends Route for 10th Year!

The 2013 Hometown Holiday Horse Parade returns for another year on Saturday, November 23 at 7 pm in Downtown Greenville. This annual tradition for the Greenville community has kicked off the holiday season for the downtown district the past ten years! This year's Platinum Parade Sponsors are Wayne Healthcare, Greenville Federal, OneMain Financial & Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.

The lighted event boosts 50+ entries and brings an estimated 8,000+ spectators into the downtown area. Main Street Greenville, the non-profit organization that has been coordinating the event since 2004, utilizes many volunteers within the community to make the event happen, as well as provide multiple entertainment options leading up to and after the parade.

To help celebrate the 10th year, the route of the parade has been extended with more entertainment featured before and after the parade! This year, the route will travel down Broadway, go around the circle and travel up Sycamore (passing the Library). The extended route will hopefully allow for better views of the parade and a more enjoyable experience for all.

The Greenville Public Library (located on Sycamore), will offer bleachers on their lawn, live music provided by Tommy Renfro, a book sale and FREE PONY RIDES (sponsored by Friends of the Greenville Public Library and St. Clair Manor).

Below you will find the current list of entertainment / events for the day, please "like" Main Street Greenville's Facebook Page to receive updates as they occur.

1-6 pm • Christmas at St. Clair Manor • 224 E. Third St. • Photos with Santa (2-5 pm) & open house event. Admission: bring canned goods for local food pantry

4-6:30 pm • Romer's Catering Delightful Dinner Buffet • 118 E. Main St. • Reservations required, includes free premier parking. Contact Romer's for more information at 937.548.2202.

5-7 pm • Shop & Dine downtown before the parade! Over 30 different independent shops or dining establishments!

5-7 pm • Free Pony Rides on the Library Lawn • 520 Sycamore St. • Sponsored by Friends of The Greenville Public Library & St. Clair Manor.

5-8 pm • Friends of the Greenville Public Library Book Sale • 520 Sycamore St. • Located in the lower level of the Library.

5-5:30 pm • Storytime • Readmore's Hallmark • 534 S. Broadway • Storytime with holiday story buddies, Belle & Jingle!

5:30-6:15 pm • Calliope Performance from Firehouse Pipes of Union City • Annie Oakley Park (intersections of Martin, Washington, & S. Broadway) • An upbeat high energy performance, sponsored by CenturyLink.

5:30-6:30 pm • Joelle York • At the Fountain on the Circle - S. Broadway & Main St. • Local singer performs your favorite holiday, sponsored by Cope's Distributing.

6-7 pm • Tommy Renfro • 520 Sycamore St. • Local singer performs your favorite holiday hits on the Greenville Public Library Lawn - Tommy will also perform after the parade!

6:30-7 pm • Kuroi Taka Taiko Drum Band • Annie Oakley Park (intersections of Martin, Washington & S. Broadway)

7 pm • 10th Annual Hometown Holiday Horse Parade - Over 50 lighted horse drawn carriages, hitches and riders illuminate downtown for a grand holiday tradition! Parade travels down S. Broadway, around the Circle and back up Sycamore St.!

8-9 pm • Shop & Dine downtown after the parade! • Broadway will remain closed from traffic with shops staying open late!

Please visit www.downtowngreenville.org or www.facebook.com/mainstreetgreenville for more information about Main Street Greenville and the 10th Annual Hometown Holiday Horse Parade. If you have any questions, you can contact them at 937-548-4998 or info@mainstreetgreenville.org.