The parade will begin at Pratt St. and 4th Street near Water Works Park, proceed south to Main Street, turn west onto Main Street, and go through downtown, turn north onto Oak Street, and turn east onto 4th Street ending at the Sts. Peter and Paul’s church parking lot.  The parade announcer-The Big Kahuna(106.3 The Fox) will be in front of the Putnam County Courthouse. 

Following the parade you are invited to join Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce at the Ottawa Municipal Parking Lot & Rex Center Park for family friendly activities  including Santa Claus photo opportunities by a professional photographer (Kristen Joan Heritage Studio), horse-drawn wagon rides, miniature fire truck and paddy wagon rides, dance groups including Center Stage Dance Academy & The Dance Center, OGHS show choir, and multiple food/beverage refreshments provided by local organizations. 

Link to parade entry registration from Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce

Go Ottawa will be participating in the Welcome Santa Christmas Parade this year! With the help of the Ottawa Elementary STEM program, we should have a fun float for everyone to enjoy!