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Come join Santa and Mrs. Claus as they officially light the town's holiday decorations! This festive Annual Santa Claus Lane Parade is held annually on the Friday after Thanksgiving and the traditional kick-off to the holiday season. Santa will be in attendance and light up thousands of lights in Lincoln Park and downtown Olean when he parades through town in celebration.

Below is a video that highlights the 2016 parade, from the Olean Times Herald, produced by Adam Miller.

The Silver Bells Parade will take place on Thursday, December 2, 2023 starting at 6:00pm.

Light up the night, hot cocoa, cookies, and SANTA!

Main Street and Jefferson Street Park in Salamanca.

To participate in the parade, please go the Seneca Salamanca Chamber of Commerce's website for forms and applications.

Celebrate the Holiday Season with a Living Nativity, complete with a camel, all in the Village. The Ellicottvilles Christmas Stroll was created in 1987 by a group of citizens who wanted to organize such an event in the village. After brainstorming over coffee, it was decided that they wanted a live nativity scene with children dressed as angels and shepherds, who walked around the village and met at the gazebo. There, the baby Jesus was presented and caroling presided.

Gowanda is a a beautifully quaint community nestled among the hills surrounding Cattaraugus Creek and is coming together for a Christmas Celebration. Come help start off the holiday season downtown with local merchants, train rides all day, Annual tree lighting ceremony, Holiday Spirit Parade and a festive atmosphere for the whole family. Of course we can not forget that Santa and all his helpers will be there to help us celebrate this joyous time of year! Mark your calendars! 

Join in for the HoliTrot Fall Festival Trail Run! 

Get ready to lace up your running shoes and celebrate the vibrant autumn season at HoliMont! You're invited to the exciting HoliTrot Fall Festival Trail Run, featuring a Kids Race and a scenic 5k trail run through our beautiful trails.

Schedule:

• 10:00 AM - Kids Race
• Immediately Following Kids Race - 5k Trail Run

Race Highlights:

The Cattaraugus County Pride Coalition announces it's 6th Pride event at Pride in the Park! 

This is a fun event for all with music, entertainment, vendors, food, educational, LGBTQ+ owned businesses, artists and allies, and so much more. This is a family friendly event and everyone is welcome to attend. 

The event will be held at War Vets Park in Olean on Saturday, June 29th from 12pm until 4pm. 

Celebrate National Public Lands Day with Allegany State Park!

Join Allegany State Park on Saturday, September 27th from 9:00am-2:30pm at the Red House side of the park for a celebration of 20 years of National Public Lands Day! This nationwide event brings people together to give back to public lands through volunteer service projects. 

Event Details: 

- Check-in/Registration: 9:00-9:30am at the Beehunter picnic shelter 

- Service Projects: 9:30am-12:30pm 

HO! HO! HO! The holidays are fast approaching and there's no better way to get into the spirit than by spending some time in Allegany State Park. Join the Environmental Education Department on Saturday, December 7th for a fun, festive, family event- Saturday with Santa!

In this, the season of giving, we are asking event participants to bring non-perishable food items and/or an unwrapped toy to be donated to a local food pantry and Toys for Tots. This is sure to be a great day! Don't miss out! 

Lincoln Park will be transformed into a holiday haven as the Jingle Bell Jubilee returns on December 13 from 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., bringing the magic of a European-style holiday market to the heart of Downtown Olean. This festive event promises fun for the whole family with local artisan vendors, food, drinks, music, and special activities that will make attendees feel like they've stepped into a Hallmark movie.

Join Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino outside for an exciting festival of sips, bites, and local community!

General Admission Sampler- $50
Includes a tasting at each brewery & winery vendor, food tastings, and $20 Free Slot Play.

General Admission Non-Sampler- $35 
Includes food tastings, 2 non-alcoholic drink tickets, and $20 Free Slot Play.

Age 21+ only

On August 25th The Wild Wing Festival will be held with music by the Rustic Ramblers and food from 12-4 pm. There will be guided tours of all the birds in the 6-acre aviary. You will have a guided tour of the birds and learn about the 78 different species. 

Cost is $10/ adults per person and $5 for children under 12. Food will be served by Lil's Deli including Pizza, Chicken fingers, Fries, Cookies, etc.

 Dining tents will be available in case of rain. Please bring your lawn chairs.

Come out and experience Gooseneck Hill Waterfowl Farm on Sunday, August 24th from 12-4 pm for a fun-filled afternoon of music, food, and feathered friends! The Rustic Ramblers, featuring Gene Hilts on steel guitar, will be performing live! 

Savor the Flavors 

Enjoy a delicious menu from Arcade Lanes, featuring pulled pork, chicken wings, chicken fingers, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, fries, and more! Dining tents will be set up in case of rain, so you can dine in comfort. 

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