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DOwntown Merry & Bright

 Merry & Bright is a celebration of our community’s favorite holiday traditions, all wrapped up in one joyful season. From twinkling lights and festive markets to heartwarming concerts and visits with Santa, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Whether you’re finding the perfect gift, laughing with friends on the Santa Bar Crawl, or creating lasting memories with photos of the kids and Santa, Downtown BG is the place to be this holiday season.

Join us as we shop local, gather with friends and family, and light up our Downtown with the warmth and wonder of the holidays. Your Merry & Bright adventure awaits!

Merry & Bright Fundraiser

Fresh Evergreen Wreath $50 (Preorder by 9/30)

Preorder a 24" fresh evergreen wreath with pinecones, created in partnership with Eden Rose Inspirations in Downtown Bowling Green. Proceeds support the Merry & Bright holiday décor, lighting, & speciality events in Downtown.
Perfect for homes, businesses, or gifting, while making a difference in our community!

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Thank you to all our 2024 Merry & Bright Sponsors!

Gold Sponsors

For Keeps

Silver Sponsors

Dick & Andy Newlove - Newlove Realty; The Union Bank Company; Randall J. Roberts, CPA; Wood County Hospital;   The Union Bank Company; Ben's; State Bank 

Red Sponsors

Grifols Plasma; Rachel & Ryan Phipps; Marsh & Rothenbuhler; Greenbriar, Inc.; Barbara & Rogelio Sanchez; Brookdale of Bowling Green; Doug & Karen Simmons - Wood County Insurance Agency, Inc.; Jeff & Lee Anne Snook; Premier Vision Group; Juniper Brewing Company;

Green Sponsors

John & Alice Calderonello; Dunn Funeral Home; Roger & Betty Jean Anderson; Tabby & Fidos; Phipps, Shevlin, Hebeka Family Dentistry; Bob Midden; Carol Peper Sawyer; James D Eckert Agency Inc.; Bowling Green Title, Ltd.; Carol Kinsey; Lee & Margaret Meserve; Rebecca Ferguson; Congressman Bob & Marcia Latta; Tom & Kim Sockman; Richard & Nadine Edwards; Bob & Winnie Rex; Judy Ennis; Wendy & Thomas Headley

2024 BG Merry & Bright Schedule of Events

November 22

December 5-7

November 22

Wood County District Public Library

4:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration

Movie Showing of Elf 

Ugly Sweater Contest

Special Holiday Storytime  

Performance by the Madrigals

November 23

December 5-7

November 22

DOWNTOWN

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Holiday Parade

December 5-7

December 5-7

December 5-7

OAK GROVE COLLECTIVE

9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Holiday Market

December 6

December 6

December 5-7

Wooster Green

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Appearance by Santa

Photo Ops

Caroling

Fire Tables

Detroit Mini Donuts

Free Hot Chocolate - Courtesy of State Bank Gives Truck

December 7

December 6

December 7

Wooster Green

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Appearance by Santa

Photo Ops

Caroling

Fire Tables

Free Hot Chocolate - Courtesy of State Bank Gives Truck

December 7

December 6

December 7

Grounds for Thought & Myla Marcus Winery

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

12th Annual Holiday Boutique

December 7

December 13

December 13

Grumpy Dave's

9:00 PM

Holiday Trivia & Drag Show Hosted By: The BGOPride Association

December 13

December 13

December 13

Downtown

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Strolling Caroling

Horse & Carriage Rides

(Board at BGPD)

Strolling Santa Appearances


December 14

December 13

December 14

Downtown

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Strolling Caroling

Horse & Carriage Rides

(Board at BGPD)

Strolling Santa Appearances


December 14

December 14

December 14

In Front of Old Huntington Bank

(130 S. Main St.)

5:30 PM

Community Caroling

(Lyrics Provided)


December 14

December 14

December 14

Downtown

Santa Pub Crawl

5:00 PM - Doc's Big City Saloon

6:00 PM -  Red Sky Pizza and Pints

7:00 PM - Downtown Sports Bar

8:00 PM - Howard's

December 15

December 14

December 14

Wood County Courthouse

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Caroling Performances By:

Eastwood A Capella

Madrigals

Pride of Toledo Chorus

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