Goshen Light Parade
Visitors can watch a nighttime procession of illuminated floats and displays from local businesses, schools, and organizations wind down Main Street. Downtown merchants showcase seasonal items and holiday storefront displays, inviting visitors to vote for their favorites. Dining establishments and food trucks offer comfort food specials, soups, and warm drinks.
What to Expect
Nighttime procession of lighted floats winding down Main Street.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Downtown Goshen
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Downtown Goshen, Inc.
Food & Drink
Downtown dining establishments and food trucks offer comfort-food specials, soups, warm drinks, and other hearty cold-night foods.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and kids who enjoy community parades
Vibe
Festive and community-centered
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Know Before You Go
- Hours: 5 – 9 p.m.
Tips & Advice
- Dress for the cold, because the parade runs rain, shine or snow and only stops for severe weather.
- Find a spot along Main Street between Jefferson and Clinton, since that's where the parade runs downtown.
- Keep kids near the curb, because walkers beside the floats hand things out there and nothing is thrown from moving vehicles.
- Walk around the downtown shops before the parade so you can vote for your favorite business light display.
- Get dinner from the downtown comfort-food specials or the returning food trucks while you wait for the parade.
Special Events & Promotions
- This year's parade theme is "LIGHTS", and every float and walking group must have a lighted element.
- Vote for your favorite Downtown Business Light Display.
- Food trucks return for this First Friday.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Light Parade good for kids?
Yes. It's a nighttime parade of lighted floats from local groups, businesses, clubs and schools, and kids are a big part of the crowd.
What food and drink is there?
Downtown restaurants serve comfort-food specials like soups, warm drinks and other hearty cold-night food. Food trucks are back for this First Friday too.
What route does the parade take?
It heads west from the corner of 5th and Jefferson, then turns north onto Main toward Clinton. It turns east onto Clinton, then south on 5th back to the staging area.
Will the parade go ahead in bad weather?
Yes. It runs rain, shine or snow, unless the weather is severe.
How can I enter a float or walking group?
Register online by Wednesday, October 21. The theme is "LIGHTS," so every entry needs a lighted part, like LED rope lights, fairy lights or twinkle lights. Each entry must also send a short statement to be read as it passes the Main Stage.
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