Albion's Hometown Holiday & Charles W. Howard Hometown Parade

Albion’s annual Hometown Holiday celebration features a day full of festive fun from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with local businesses hosting activities including visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, cookie decorating and hot cocoa, holiday crafts for kids, carolers and live music, and a sparkling parade.

Charles W. Howard Hometown Parade is dedicated to the late Charles W. Howard of Albion. In 1937, resident Charlie Howard (1896-1966) established a world-famous Santa Claus School at his Albion farmhouse, the first of its kind & was considered the Dean of the Santa Claus School. He was the 1st nationally televised Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Santa & held that gig for 17 years. The farmhouse is currently a private residence. A statue of Mr. Howard is located at Waterman Park on N. Main St., Albion.

Individuals or organizations interested in participating in the parade can fill out the form here. Parade starts at 6 p.m.