Holiday Lights Parade and Tree Lighting Festival
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Join us for the City’s inaugural Holiday Lights Parade & Tree Lighting Festival—a free community celebration filled with holiday spirit, glowing parade entries, and festive fun for all ages!
📅 Saturday, December 5, 2026
⏰ Parade begins at 5:00 PM
🎄 Tree lighting takes place at 7:05 pm
🌧️ Inclement weather date: Sunday, December 6
🚦 Parade route:
- begin on Broad Street (at Groton Heights Baptist Church)
- Monument Street
- Meridian Street
- end at City of Groton Municipal Building (295 Meridian Street)
🎄 Keep the celebration going! Immediately following the parade, join us for the Tree Lighting Festival at the City of Groton Municipal Building. Enjoy hot chocolate and other warm beverages, sweets & treats, and music and entertainment for all ages as we gather to light the tree and celebrate the season!
Be part of the parade! Local businesses, organizations, clubs, and community groups are invited to enter a decorated float, vehicle, or group of marchers. Bring your creativity, gather your crew, and pile on the twinkling lights. Parade entry is free! Register here: https://cityofgroton.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1040
Interested in becoming an event sponsor? Email [email protected] for information.
Thank you to our event sponsors!
Karens Automotive Sales & Service (Sweets & Treats Sponsor)
Outer Light Brewing Company (Lighting Sponsor)
Palermo Pizzeria & Catering (Supporting Sponsor)
📅 Saturday, December 5, 2026
⏰ Parade begins at 5:00 PM
🎄 Tree lighting takes place at 7:05 pm
🌧️ Inclement weather date: Sunday, December 6
🚦 Parade route:
- begin on Broad Street (at Groton Heights Baptist Church)
- Monument Street
- Meridian Street
- end at City of Groton Municipal Building (295 Meridian Street)
🎄 Keep the celebration going! Immediately following the parade, join us for the Tree Lighting Festival at the City of Groton Municipal Building. Enjoy hot chocolate and other warm beverages, sweets & treats, and music and entertainment for all ages as we gather to light the tree and celebrate the season!
Be part of the parade! Local businesses, organizations, clubs, and community groups are invited to enter a decorated float, vehicle, or group of marchers. Bring your creativity, gather your crew, and pile on the twinkling lights. Parade entry is free! Register here: https://cityofgroton.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1040
Interested in becoming an event sponsor? Email [email protected] for information.
Thank you to our event sponsors!
Karens Automotive Sales & Service (Sweets & Treats Sponsor)
Outer Light Brewing Company (Lighting Sponsor)
Palermo Pizzeria & Catering (Supporting Sponsor)
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Where is it happening?
295 Meridian Street, Groton, CT, United States, Connecticut 06340
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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Host or PublisherCity of Groton Government
