Village of New Paris Local Government

11/01/2026

We’re 14 days out from the kickoff to the holiday season! This week we will begin full swing Christmas light preparation at the park! We are excited to unveil some new displays graciously donated by various groups and individuals!!!! Please remember that so much effort goes into preparing the park for the holiday season and we ask that you refrain from tampering with any of the lights and displays! We can’t wait to light up the park and transform it into a winter wonderland for the village to enjoy ❤️

10/30/2026

Please use caution while driving through town tomorrow evening! Be safe and have fun!

10/29/2026

🎄✨ LET’S LIGHT UP NEW PARIS THIS CHRISTMAS! ✨🎄

We’re bringing a little extra Christmas magic to the Olde Fashioned Christmas in the Village celebration, and we want YOU to be part of it! ❤️💚

🎄 CHRISTMAS TREE DECORATING CONTEST! 🎄

Calling all local businesses, schools, nonprofits, organizations, and community groups! Get your creative juices flowing and help us turn New Paris into a beautiful winter wonderland! ❄️🎅

🏆 CASH PRIZES!
🥇 1st Place – $500
🥈 2nd Place – $250
🥉 3rd Place – $100

❤️ All winnings must be donated to a nonprofit organization of your choice!

✨ Trees will be displayed outdoors for everyone to enjoy, and THE PUBLIC GETS TO VOTE for their favorites during the festival!

🎄 Tree Decorating Dates:
📅 Thursday, November 12 | 4–9 PM
📅 Friday, November 13 | 8 AM–12 PM

🎅 Festival Day: Saturday, November 14!

🇺🇸 This year is extra special as we celebrate America’s 250th birthday!

Whether your tree is elegant, festive, patriotic, or completely outside the box, we can’t wait to see your creativity shine!

📲 READY TO JOIN THE FUN?
Scan the QR code on the flyer or register here:
https://newparisoh.com/olde-fashioned-christmas-in-the-village-christmas-tree-decorating-application-rules/

🎄✨ Let’s come together, spread some holiday cheer, and make New Paris a little BRIGHTER this Christmas! ✨🎄

❤️💚 Tag a business, school, or organization you’d LOVE to see enter!

10/28/2026

🎄✨ THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS IS TAKING TO THE SKY! ✨🎄

Get ready, New Paris! 🎅🇺🇸

Our Olde Fashioned Christmas in the Village is going to be EXTRA magical this year as we celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with a spectacular DRONE SHOW! 🇺🇸🎆

🌟 Saturday, November 14, 2026
⏰ 8:45 PM
📍 New Paris Community Park

Bundle up, bring your family and friends, and get ready to watch the night sky light up with an unforgettable display of Christmas magic and patriotic pride! ❤️🤍💙

👏 A HUGE thank you to our amazing sponsors, Wallace Heating & Air and Tempstar, for helping bring this incredible experience to our community! We couldn’t do it without your generosity and support!

🎄 Small-town Christmas magic, community spirit, and a sky full of lights — what more could we ask for?!

❤️ Mark your calendars, spread the word, and let’s make this a night to remember!

10/27/2026

🎄✨ WHO’S READY TO LIGHT UP NEW PARIS?! ✨🎄

The Olde Fashioned Christmas in the Village Lighted Christmas Parade is back on Saturday, November 14, and we want YOU to be part of it! 🇺🇸🎅🏼🎄

This year is extra special as we celebrate America’s 250th Birthday! ❤️🤍💙 So grab the lights, decorate those floats, tractors, trucks, golf carts and trailers, and help us fill New Paris with Christmas magic!

🎄 Lineup begins at 5:00 PM
✨ Parade begins at 6:00 PM

🏆 Who’s gonna take home this year’s awards?
🎅 Most Festive Float
🎄 Best Holiday Spirit
💡 Best Use of Lights
🇺🇸 Best Christmas America 250 Theme

We also have a NEW PARADE ROUTE this year! The parade will begin at Natural Springs, travel down Washington Street, turn onto Main Street, then Spring Street, and finish in front of the park—just in time to keep enjoying all the Christmas festivities!

A HUGE thank you to Flaig Lumber for sponsoring this year’s Lighted Christmas Parade! ❤️

👉 Sign up your parade entry here:
https://newparisoh.com/olde-fashioned-christmas-in-the-village-parade-application/

Tag your friends, businesses, churches, organizations, teams and families! Let’s make this our biggest and brightest Christmas parade yet! 🎄✨🇺🇸

10/27/2026

Bring on the lights!

🎄✨ WHO’S READY TO LIGHT UP NEW PARIS?! ✨🎄

The Olde Fashioned Christmas in the Village Lighted Christmas Parade is back on Saturday, November 14, and we want YOU to be part of it! 🇺🇸🎅🏼🎄

This year is extra special as we celebrate America’s 250th Birthday! ❤️🤍💙 So grab the lights, decorate those floats, tractors, trucks, golf carts and trailers, and help us fill New Paris with Christmas magic!

🎄 Lineup begins at 5:00 PM
✨ Parade begins at 6:00 PM

🏆 Who’s gonna take home this year’s awards?
🎅 Most Festive Float
🎄 Best Holiday Spirit
💡 Best Use of Lights
🇺🇸 Best Christmas America 250 Theme

We also have a NEW PARADE ROUTE this year! The parade will begin at Natural Springs, travel down Washington Street, turn onto Main Street, then Spring Street, and finish in front of the park—just in time to keep enjoying all the Christmas festivities!

A HUGE thank you to Flaig Lumber for sponsoring this year’s Lighted Christmas Parade! ❤️

👉 Sign up your parade entry here:
https://newparisoh.com/olde-fashioned-christmas-in-the-village-parade-application/

Tag your friends, businesses, churches, organizations, teams and families! Let’s make this our biggest and brightest Christmas parade yet! 🎄✨🇺🇸

10/27/2026

🎉🎱 TONIGHT IS BINGO NIGHT!!! 🎱🎉

Who's ready for a fun night of BINGO, great prizes, food, and lots of laughs?! 🙌

📣 PLEASE NOTE OUR LOCATION HAS CHANGED!

📍 NEW LOCATION:
110 Melody Lane, New Paris, OH

🚪 Doors Open: 6:00 PM

🎱 Bingo Starts: 6:30 PM

🎟️ Admission: $20 at the door

🌭 Don't forget our Bingo for a Dollar Diner! Hot dogs, chips, candy bars, and drinks are all just $1!

🎁 We've got some GREAT prizes waiting for you!

Come out, bring your friends, and enjoy a fun evening while supporting the New Paris Community Park Foundation! 💚

We can't wait to see everyone TONIGHT!

Building a Better Park, One Event at a Time! 🌳❤️

10/27/2026

10/26/2026

We have a water main break on N. Washington by the fire department. Not sure of the details but they will begin making the repair shortly.

10/22/2026

Save the date and don’t forget to sign up for the lighted Christmas parade!!!! Let’s make this one the best one yet!!!