Stittsville Parade of Lights
Spectators can watch roughly 50 floats and walkers presented by local businesses, non-profits, and community groups along the street route. Guests can enjoy complimentary cookies and hot chocolate while listening to live choir performances of Christmas music at Village Square. Festivities continue in the park after the procession with a scouts' bonfire, additional music, and Santa's arrival for a countdown to light up the park.
What to Expect
Holiday community parade featuring approximately 50 illuminated floats and park lighting.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Stittsville Village
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Stittsville Village Association
Food & Drink
The SVA hands out hot chocolate and cookies at Village Square before the parade, then snacks and hot chocolate in the park afterward.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children
Vibe
Festive and community-minded
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Free.
Tips & Advice
- Get to Village Square before the parade for free hot chocolate, cookies and Christmas carols from the Military Wives Choir and the Grace Baptist Church Choir.
- Bring non-perishable food or some cash for the Lions Club volunteers, who walk the route collecting for the Stittsville Food Bank.
- Head to the park after the parade for the scouts' bonfire, more music and Santa's arrival for the countdown to light up the park.
- If your teen wants volunteer hours, sign up together, because anyone staffing a barricade must be at least 18 years old.
- Dress warmly for standing outside along Main Street, since it's an evening parade in early December followed by time in the park.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens before the parade starts?
The Stittsville Village Association hands out hot chocolate and cookies at Village Square. The Military Wives Choir and the Grace Baptist Church Choir sing Christmas music.
What goes on after the parade?
Everyone moves to the park. There's a scouts' bonfire just down from the train station, the SVA hands out snacks and hot chocolate, and local artists and choirs perform. When Santa arrives, there's a countdown to light up the park.
Should I bring anything to donate?
Yes. The Stittsville Lions Club walks the route collecting non-perishable food and cash for the Stittsville Food Bank.
Can I watch if I can't make it in person?
Yes, isiLive broadcasts the parade so you can watch from home.
How can I volunteer or enter a float?
To volunteer, email the SVA at stittsvillevillage@gmail.com. Floats can be registered through the SVA. Anyone staffing a barricade must be 18 or older, so parents are welcome to join their teens to help them earn hours.
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