The Festival of Lights Parade will be held on Saturday, December 7th, 2024.
Official Lighting of the Festival of Holiday Lights After the Parade. Join us for the count down as all of the holiday light displays in Washington Park are turned on at once! You will not soon forget this breath-taking moment! Nearly 30 acres of decorations, 40 displays, 2 miles of extension cords, and millions of bulbs are on display! Lights are on every evening from December 7th through early January 4th 2025
Thank you for supporting the Festival of Holiday Lights. The continued success of the Festival would not be possible without the generosity of many people. Some donate their time and talents, while others sponsor the various events with a monetary donation.
Over five million individual bulbs light up a variety of holiday and traditional displays that are truly a sight to behold! It is the largest free drive-through light exhibit in the Midwest.
For any additional information, contact Johnny Stimley at jstimley@emichigancity.com or 219-873-4012 or 219-873-1400 ext. 2003.
The Official Lighting of the Festival of Lights is truly spectacular
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