Downtown Washington PA - Washington Business District Authority

10/27/2025

The wait is over! The Parade Application is now live. Downtown Washington’s favorite holiday tradition returns on Friday, December 12th! The Holiday Market will take place from 4 PM to 9 PM, filling the Main Street Pavilion with vendors, delicious treats, and live performances.

Parade Line-up Begins: 5:30pm on Chestnut St.
Must be checked in by 6:30pm
Parade Start Time: 7:00pm

Submissions close on Friday, November 28, 2025 or when we reach capacity.

Thank you for your interest in the 2025 Downtown Washington Christmas Parade! This year's annual parade will be held on Friday, December 12th. Line-up Begins: 5:30pm on Chestnut St. Must be checked in by 6:30pm Parade Start Time: 7:00pm The route will follow Main Street starting at line up on Chestn...

10/08/2025

We’ve been a bit shy during the transition. There is a lot we’ve been working on in the background. Plenty more to come…Make sure you are subscribed to our Newsletter for more detailed announcements as I continue to settle into the new role.

For now, let’s talk about Trick-or-Treat.

Many of our Downtown Businesses will be participating in this years Trick-Or-Treat on Saturday, October 25th from 12pm-2pm!

Get everyone dressed in their best costumes and head Downtown to show a little love to our Downtown Businesses.

We will post the map of participating businesses as we get a bit closer!

09/18/2025

The Historical Society summed up Drew’s impact beautifully. This is such a massive loss for our community. On behalf of the WBDA, we extend our deepest condolences to Riley and to all of Drew’s family and friends. His love for this place will be deeply missed, but his impact will live on.

Yesterday, we lost Drew Ross. Suddenly, shockingly, far too soon.

He was one of those rare people whose presence rippled out in every direction. He touched the Washington County community, the agricultural world, and countless friends and family members. His energy, generosity, and love for this place were unmatched.

For the Historical Society, Drew was more than a volunteer. He was a partner in making things happen. The Running of the Wools simply wouldn’t exist without him. He saw the potential from day one and threw himself into it completely. He provided his sheep, his time, his support, and most of all, his care; for the animals, for the event, and for the people it brought together. That kind of commitment doesn’t come along often.

Today is the Washington County Community Foundation’s Gives Day; normally one of the biggest days of the year for us to talk about supporting the Historical Society. But there are moments when you realize some things are more important than any campaign or deadline.

Today, I’d rather remember Drew. I’d rather honor the way he lived, by giving his time, his heart, and his full self to the people and causes he cared about. If you knew him, you know exactly what I mean. If you didn’t, I wish you had.

We’ll keep telling the stories. We’ll keep building the community he loved. And we’ll carry his spirit forward.

Rest easy, brother. You made a difference, and you will be missed.

07/22/2025

✂️🎉 A little rain wasn’t enough to keep us from celebrating Z Coffee & Bánh Mì last Friday for a “passing of the scissors” with Shana’s final ribbon cutting for Downtown Washington. Huge congrats to Liam and his team.

The banh mi is fantastic. The coffee is great. And those dang egg rolls… don’t pass on them. They are something special.

07/11/2025

🎉 Exciting news! 🎖️
We’re proud to announce that veteran banners have started going up in downtown Washington, PA. These banners are a powerful tribute to the brave men and women who served our country—and we can’t wait for our community to see their faces and stories lining our streets.

Thank you to everyone who has supported this initiative—we’re just getting started! 🇺🇸 (We have had a few obstacles, but we are committed to honoring our local hometown heroes).

Thank you Farms for being our Fiscal Sponsor.

06/19/2025

It’s an exciting time for downtown as we continue to strengthen our bond with W & J college!

Many colleges and universities across the country have seen a drop in enrollment. There are several reasons for it, but locally, Washington & Jefferson College is bucking that trend. KDKA-TV's Ross Guidotti reports.