Welcome to Harlan County, where there’s always something exciting going on! Whether you’re here for our biggest party of the year at the Poke Sallet Festival or looking to get a little dirty at thrilling off-road events like the Southern Shine Crawl or the Fall Crawl, we’ve got you covered. Harlan County is a place of celebration, adventure, and unforgettable memories.

We like to think we’re on top of all the fun stuff happening around here, but now and then, a cool event might sneak by us. Maybe we missed it in our social feeds, or it’s a new thing we haven’t heard about yet. Whatever the reason, we don’t want to miss out, and neither do you! Got an event you’re excited about? Shoot us an email at harlantourism@gmail.com or send us a message on our facebook page at Visit Harlan County. As long as it meets our parameters, we’ll happily add it to our calendar. We’re all about community and tourism events that bring people together.

So, let’s make every day a reason to celebrate in Harlan County. Share your event, and let’s fill our calendar with fun for everyone!

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Harlan County Christmas Parade

December 2, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

This year’s theme for the Harlan County Christmas Parade is 🎅🎄The Characters of Christmas!🎄🎅

 

There is no entry fee for the Christmas Parade. Lineup will begin at 4:30PM with parade starting at 6PM. The parade route will remain the same as it has been throughout the last few years. We will upload a photo the week of for the best spots to view the parade. This year we’ll celebrate the season with the theme “The Characters of Christmas’.” Prizes will be awarded for:

-Best Children’s Float ($100)
-Best Religious Float ($100)
-Best Theme ($100)
-Harlan Tourism Award ($100)
-Vintage Vehicle Award ($100)
-Best Off-road Vehicle ($100)
-Holiday Hero Award (All first responder entries are eligible) ($100)

-Grand Prize ($500)

Now is a great time to begin planning your parade entry with your team, church, organization, business, or family. Applications can be picked up at the Harlan Center. If you have questions, please contact us at 606.573.4156.

To download and print a registration form click here: 2023 Christmas Parade Application

Details

Date:
December 2, 2023
Time:
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Organizer

Harlan Tourism
Phone
6065734156
Email
htcc@harlanonline.net

Venue

Harlan, KY
201 S Main St
Harlan, KY 40831 United States
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Phone
606-573-4156
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