Winter Lights Festival
The Winter Lights Festival is an outdoor walking lights display set in Washington Park. Visitors can stroll among illuminated trees and creative ground exhibits while taking in festive decorations. Guests can also stop by Whoville Cocoa Hut booths and cast votes for their favorite displays.
What to Expect
Walking outdoor holiday lights display supporting local Laramie charities.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Tough Guys Landscaping & Lighting
Food & Drink
Whoville Cocoa Hut booths offer cocoa, and participating local nonprofits and clubs keep 100% of proceeds for their missions.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and couples
Vibe
Festive and communal
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Grand Opening: 6 PM.
Tips & Advice
- Dress warmly and wear good walking shoes, because this is an outdoor lights display you walk through at Washington Park in a Laramie winter.
- Get your hot cocoa at a Whoville Cocoa Hut, since every booth is run by a local non-profit or club that keeps all the proceeds.
- Pick your favorites as you walk, because you can vote for displays in categories like Best Decorated Tree and Best Ground Display.
- Come to the Grand Opening on November 28 if you want to be there when the festival's sixth season begins.
- Local non-profits and clubs can sign up for a Cocoa Hut slot to raise money for their own causes during the festival.
Special Events & Promotions
- Grand Opening night on November 28 kicks off the festival's sixth year.
- More events will be added to the festival calendar through the season.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of event is the Winter Lights Festival?
It's an outdoor lights display you walk through at Washington Park. It's meant for children, families and hopeless romantics, and it raises money for local Laramie charities.
Is there hot cocoa?
Yes. There are Whoville Cocoa Hut booths, each run by a local non-profit or club that keeps 100% of the proceeds.
Can we vote for our favorite display?
Yes. You can vote in categories including Best Decorated Tree, Best Sign Display, Most Festive Design, Most Creative Display and Best Ground Display.
How can a local group run a Cocoa Hut booth?
Non-profits and clubs can sign up for a Cocoa Hut slot to raise money for their own missions.
Can businesses get involved?
Yes. Businesses can become 2026 sponsors, and many of the displays are sponsored trees and signs.
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