SAVE THE DATE!
Parade of Lights 2026 will be Friday, Dec. 4th on Historic Main Street.
SPONSORSHIP ARE LIVE - Click HERE
APPLICATIONS ARE LIVE - Click HERE
The Louisville Chamber Parade of Lights returns Friday, December 4, 2026, and we’d love to have your business be part of one of Louisville’s favorite community traditions.
Want to be IN the parade? Showcase your business, organization or team with a lighted float or entry.
It’s FREE to participate, and all are welcome! Parade applications: [PARADE APPLICATION]
Want even more visibility?
We also have a limited number of Parade of Lights sponsorship opportunities, from presenting sponsorships and parade-route visibility to Hot Chocolate and Santa partnerships.
With 6,000+ attendees in 2025 and more than 200,000 media impressions, it’s a great way to put your business in front of the community while helping us keep the Parade of Lights free for everyone to enjoy.
Take a look at the sponsorship opportunities below and secure your spot by the end of October.
Parade of Lights 2025
Parade 2026 Line Up Coming Soon!
Photo Credit: Adam Brester Photography / Video Credit: Megan Sweeney / Big Heart Film / @bigheartfilm
SANTA VISITS:
5:30 - 6:30: Visit with Santa, enjoy the Wanderbooth Holiday Photobooth, and write and mail letters to Santa.
Location: Parking Lot on Main Street, next to Waterloo.
PERFORMANCE PROGRAM:
5:30 - 6:45: Local Performances from Coal Creek Elementary Choir, Mountain Kids Dance School, Elite Dance Academy, Center Stage Theater Company and Monarch High School Choirs.
Check back November 19th for final line up of the performances for 2025 Parade of Lights.
HOT CHOCOLATE:
Enjoy Hot Chocolate and Treats from sponsors and a handful of local vendors.
PARADE:
Starts at 7pm and runs all the way from South Street to Parkview Avenue.
COME EARLY OR STAY LATE:
Enjoy local restaurants and some retails options available late too.
2025 Sponsorships: SOLD OUT
Secure your Sponsorship for Parade of Lights today!
2024 Stats: 4,000 Spectators, 1,000 Participated, 1,200 Free Hot Chocolates, 300 Santa Gifts, 300 Performers and thousands of lights!
Silver Parade Sponsorship is still available.
2025 SPONSORSHIP:
The Annual Parade of Lights is a beloved holiday tradition that unites the community with beautifully decorated floats, marching bands, and participants adorned in twinkling lights. Families gather to enjoy this festive spectacle, with children's eyes sparkling in excitement.
Not just a visual feast, the parade captures the spirit of the season, providing an opportunity for lasting memories and community engagement.
The Parade of Lights takes place in historic downtown on Main Street, attracting over 4,000 community members. Sponsors can host hot chocolate stands, Santa gifts, as well as have a booth at the winter market. The Platinum sponsor will also be featured on the fire truck, which Santa rides to close the parade.
To Sponsor Contact: info@louisvillechamber.com
Thank You to our Sponsors
