Coatesville Christmas parade returns Dec. 4 and is bigger than ever

Once again this year, Chester County’s largest hometown parade, down the historic Lincoln Highway, takes place on Dec. 4. The Coatesville Christmas Parade, a holiday classic, begins at 10:00 a.m. starting at Strode Avenue and Lincoln Highway, and ends at the performing and judging area at 11th Avenue and Lincoln Highway. Originally a community project in the 1950s, the parade was then taken up...

Coatesville Christmas Parade canceled due to COVID-19

Mummers march at a previous undated Coatesville Christmas Parade. COATESVILLE – In an effort to safeguard the attendees and participants of one of Coatesville’s most cherished events, the Coatesville Christmas Parade Committee has announced the cancellation of the 2020 parade, Monday. The Parade Committee expressed disappointment for the community that this year’s parade is cancelled, but stressed...

Coatesville Christmas parade — bigger and better than ever — Dec. 2

Mummers and hundreds of other musicians are just a small part of the Coatesville Christmas parade, schedule for Dec. 2. COATESVILLE — Once again this year, Chester County’s largest hometown parade, down the historic Lincoln Highway, takes place on Dec. 2, 2017.  The Coatesville Christmas Parade, a holiday classic, begins at 10:00 a.m. starting at Strode Avenue and Lincoln Highway, and ends at...

Coatesville kicks off holiday season with tree lighting, race and parade

Holiday activities brings community together By Lauren Parker- Gill, News Editor, The Times The first Red Run Challenge was held Saturday morning with nearly 200 registrants and was well received by the community. Coatesville – The first weekend of December was a busy, festive one for the city with the tree lighting in Gateway Park, the first annual Red Run Challenge and the Christmas Parade along...

Looking a lot like Christmas in Coatesville

Annual parade welcomes the Christmas season with cheer and joy By Brittany Smith, Correspondent, The Times Although the weather was damp, spirits were high during Saturday’s annual Coatesville Christmas Parade, featuring, as always, Santa Claus, marking the true beginning of the holiday season in the city. COATESVILLE — Despite the accurate forecast of rainy conditions, the city’s annual...