Parade, Santa, American Idol finalist part of Miamisburg’s bicentennial holiday event

Skating, horse-drawn carriage rides, a parade and musical performances will be among the events in Miamisburg this weekend as the community’s holiday celebration wraps up its last bicentennial event of the year.

A concert by American Idol finalist Alexis Gomez caps a Saturday of activities that will include a visit by Santa and Mrs. Claus before Mayor Dick Church, Jr.’s tree-lighting.

The final day of the celebration includes music by the Star City Dulcimers and the Miamisburg High School Madrigal.

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The Miamisburg Community Chorus will perform its 45th Annual Christmas Concert. It will feature the Christmas Cantata “Born a Savior, Born a King” along with other Christmas favorites.

The schedule includes:

SATURDAY

• 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Home Party & Holiday Bazaar, Miamisburg Community Center;

• 1 to 9 p.m.: Glice (artificial ice) open skate, Riverfront Park;

• 2:30 p.m.: Parade, Central Avenue from Sixth Street to Riverfront Park;

• 3 to 5 p.m.: Santa and Mrs. Claus at Fire Station 53 on First Street; Horse-drawn carriage rides from Baum Opera House, fire station and community center;

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• 5 to 8 p.m.: Carolers, magicians, jugglers and musicians, Riverfront Park and Main Street;

• 6 p.m.: Tree-lighting ceremony, Riverfront Park;

• 6 to 10 p.m.: Luminary Walk, Veterans Memorial Park;

• 6:30 p.m.: Alexis Gomez concert, Riverfront Park or Memorial Auditorium, depending on weather.

SUNDAY

• 2-5 p.m.: Miamisburg Historical Society's Christmas at the Tavern. The Daniel Gebhart Tavern Museum, Old Main and Lock streets. Open House features an 1800s-style Christmas celebration includes live music free hot ciders and refreshments.

• 5 p.m.: Miamisburg Community Chorus 45th Annual Christmas Concert, Baum Opera House.

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