25th Annual Parade of Lights
Schedule
Sat, 29 Nov, 2025 at 05:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
Downtown Champaign | Champaign, IL
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🎄 The 25th Annual Parade of Lights: Silver Bells – 25 Years of Holiday Cheer! 🎅📅 Saturday, November 29 | ⏰ Parade begins at 5 PM
📍 Downtown Champaign
✨ Get ready to ring in the season as Downtown Champaign shines bright for the 25th Annual Parade of Lights! This year’s theme, “Silver Bells: 25 Years of Holiday Cheer,” celebrates a quarter-century of twinkling floats, festive tunes, and community magic.
Expect dazzling lights, marching bands, decked-out floats, and of course—Santa himself bringing the holiday spirit down Neil Street! 🎁✨
🎉 Want to join the fun?
Float entries are still open! Be part of the magic and showcase your business, organization, or group in one of Central Illinois’ most beloved holiday traditions.
👉 Sign up your float here
💫 Prefer to help behind the scenes?
Volunteer slots are now open! From parade setup to crowd cheer squads—there’s a spot for everyone to help make this year extra bright.
👉 Sign up to volunteer here
Let’s make this silver anniversary shine brighter than ever—because 25 years of holiday cheer deserves a celebration to remember! 🌟
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Where is it happening?
Downtown Champaign, 204 N Neil St, Champaign, IL 61820-4013, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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