Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Communities throughout the county will be welcoming the holiday season with special events this weekend.

The New Philadelphia Christmas Parade is this Friday, December 7th, beginning at 6:30 pm with lineup at Tuscora Park from 3:30  to 6 p.m. at Tuscora Park. The parade leaves the park along North Broadway travels through downtown and ends at the Tuscarawas County Public Library for refreshments, games, and photos with Santa.

Dover and Midvale will both be having their annual parades on Saturday, December 8th. Dover's Christmas parade starts at 5 pm and travels from Crater Stadium to the square for a lighting ceremony. Lineup is from 1:30 to 4:45 in front of the stadium. Midvale's parade begins at 1 pm with lineup beginning at noon at Midvale Elementary. 

Strasburg will also be holding their annual Christmas in the Village celebration Saturday from 5 to 7.