The Downtown Batavia Business Improvement District cultivates and promotes the economic vitality of our Downtown to create a vibrant destination.

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06 December 2025

Christmas in the City

Christmas in the City is on Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 2:00 to 6:00 PM in Downtown Batavia. Our local shops and organizations will be offering holiday specials and activities.…

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Downtown Batavia, 200 East Main St
Batavia, NY 14020 United States
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About the BID

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

We identify economic opportunities, strengthens existing businesses, recruits new ones, attracts new uses to the district, helps revitalize unused space, monitors economic progress and cultivates the entrepreneurial spirit.

DESIGN

We are responsible for any activity or effort that improves the appearance and enhances the overall image and condition of the Downtown. This includes the facades of buildings, streetscape projects, upper level housing and signage.

PROMOTION

We promote the District’s unique characteristics to shoppers, investors, new businesses and visitors by an effective program that forges image through advertising, events and marketing campaigns.

Christmas in the City & Holiday Parade

Christmas in the City will take place on Saturday, December 6th from 2:00 – 5:00 PM with parade to follow at 6:00 PM in Downtown Batavia.

We hope that all our downtown businesses and community members will participate in this GREAT event. This year, we are encouraging even more floats to take part in the parade!

Santa, Horse & Carriage rides, Brass Band, Ornament Making, Craft Show & More!

Christmas in the City Forms

Christmas in the City Application

Parade Participant Application

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200 East Main St, Suite 200 Batavia, NY 14020

585 344 0900