Fairfield Parade of Lights
Visitors can watch illuminated floats travel along the route before gathering for a community tree lighting and fireworks display. Outside in the park, guests can see live reindeer, watch a dance performance, and purchase bites from local food trucks. Inside the arts center, children can make crafts and view decorated trees at the Festival of Trees opening.
What to Expect
Holiday parade featuring live reindeer, tree lighting, and fireworks.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
City of Fairfield
Food & Drink
Food trucks scheduled for the event include Amaizing Grace, Barking Burger Company, Chester's Pizza, Little Trolley Donuts, and Quad Que BBQ.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Festive and community-focused
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Parade steps off at 6 pm. Children's Craft: 5-6 pm; Festival of Trees Opening & Giving Tree Tag Handout: 5-7 pm; Food Trucks & Live Reindeer: 5-7 pm; Fairfield STARZ Dance performance: 6 pm. Tree lighting and fireworks follow the parade.
Tips & Advice
- Arrive before the parade steps off so the kids can do the craft inside the Arts Center and see the live reindeer in Village Green Park.
- Stay at Village Green Park once the parade arrives, because that's where the tree lighting and fireworks take place right after it.
- Pick up a Giving Tree tag at the Festival of Trees opening inside the Arts Center while you're there.
- Dress warmly, since the parade, reindeer, food trucks and fireworks are all outdoors on a November evening.
- If your business or group wants to enter a float, sign up through the city's parade entry form.
Special Events & Promotions
- Festival of Trees opening at the Fairfield Community Arts Center on parade night.
- Giving Tree tag handout inside the Community Arts Center.
- Fairfield STARZ dance performance in Village Green Park.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there for kids before the parade?
Inside the Fairfield Community Arts Center there's a children's craft. Outside in Village Green Park there are live reindeer and food trucks.
Which food trucks will be there?
Amaizing Grace, Barking Burger Company, Chester's Pizza, Little Trolley Donuts and Quad Que BBQ will be in Village Green Park.
What happens after the parade?
The parade ends at Village Green Park, where the tree lighting and fireworks follow.
What's going on inside the Community Arts Center?
There's a children's craft, the Festival of Trees opening, and the Giving Tree tag handout.
How can my group be in the parade?
Sign up through the parade entry form on the City of Fairfield's Parade of Lights page.
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