Light Up Lakewood
The annual festival transforms Downtown Lakewood into a festive winter destination with live entertainment, local shopping, and family activities. Visitors can browse street and food vendors or visit an indoor Holiday Market featuring goods from local small businesses and makers. Spectators can also watch a holiday parade that includes Santa Claus.
What to Expect
Free downtown holiday celebration featuring a parade, market, and live entertainment.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Downtown Lakewood
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
LakewoodAlive
Food & Drink
Food vendors are located throughout the event, and a Beer Garden is listed among its sponsored features.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and holiday shoppers
Vibe
Festive and lively
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Free to attend; no registration is required. – Get tickets
- Hours: 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm.
- Parking: Parade participants who are not driving in the parade should find on-street parking, not along the parade route.
Tips & Advice
- Dress for the weather and bring rain gear if needed, since Light Up Lakewood goes ahead rain or shine.
- No registration is needed to attend, because the celebration is free and open to everyone.
- Head to Detroit Avenue between Belle and Mars Avenues for the street vendors and food vendor tables.
- If your group wants to be in the parade, register ahead and choose a theme other than Santa, since he's already in it.
- If you're walking in the parade rather than driving, park on a nearby street away from the parade route.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to register to attend?
No. The event is free and open to everyone, with no registration required.
Where are the food and street vendors?
Food vendor tables and street vendors line Detroit Avenue between Belle and Mars Avenues.
What is the Holiday Market?
It's an indoor shopping market with goods from local small businesses and makers.
What happens if it rains?
The event goes ahead rain or shine, so come prepared for the weather.
How can my business or group be in the parade?
Register your business or organization on the parade form. Each group can bring one vehicle, and nothing can be thrown from vehicles, though walkers can hand out candy. Santa is already in the parade, so pick another theme.
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