Ethan Hoinacki named 2026 Grand Marshal for the Lincoln Christmas Parade

[November 11, 2026] 

Ethan Hoinacki has been named Grand Marshal of the 2026 City of Lincoln Christmas Parade.

For Hoinacki, Lincoln has always been home. It’s where he grew up, where he met his wife, Nicole, while attending Lincoln Christian University, and where they are now raising their three children.

What started as a passion for roasting coffee in his garage in 2014 eventually grew into Guest House Coffee & pastries, which opened downtown in 2018. In 2023, Ethan and Nicole contuned investing in downtown Lincoln with the purchase of the historic Griesheim Building.

But for Hoinacki, it’s never really been about the coffee or the buildings. It’s about the people who fill them.

An active member of Lincoln Christian Church and Kingdom initiatives, Hoinacki has a heart for bringing people together, building relationships, and see his hometown thrive. He believes some of the best things about a community happen when people simply show up for one another.

Ethan is quick to acknowledge that none of what he’s been a part of would be possible without the support of his family, friends, employees, and the community he loves.

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Photo from LDN archives, 2026 Lincoln 4th of July Parade

Please be sure to congratulate Ethan Hoinacki, the 2026 Christmas Parade Grand Marshal for the the city he is proud to call home.

[Text provided by Ashley Metelko, City of Lincoln]
 

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