Tree Lightings and Parades in Lexington and Central KY

Downtown Lexington

Tree Lighting
Sunday, December 1, 2024
3 pm – 7 pm

Head to Triangle Park on December 1st, and join us for our annual Holiday Lighting Festival presented by Baird! Lexington’s Christmas Tree will be lit with beautiful bright lights, and Lexington’s Hanukkah Menorah will shine ahead of the festival. Plus, community choirs will sing festive songs which are sure to put everyone in the holiday spirit!

Lexington’s Jewish community is excited to participate in this year’s Holiday Lighting Festival! A community choir performing Hanukkah songs will take to the stage as Lexington’s menorah, shining ahead of the Festival of Lights, adds to the holiday glow in downtown Lexington. Join the Jewish community to learn how they will celebrate this year’s festival while also taking part in a national effort to Shine A Light on antisemitism. Visit jewishlexington.org/shinealight to learn more.

Schedule of events:
1 p.m-9 p.m – The Rink at Triangle Park will be open
3 p.m. – Live music and vendors, including I Want Tacos at Triangle Park Cafe
5:30 p.m – Hanukkah songs and Menorah presentation with Jewish Federation of the Bluegrass
6 p.m. – Santa comes to Triangle Park to light the tree, followed by Christmas carols with The Lexington Singers

While you’re at the Holiday Lighting Festival, you can also enjoy the unique experience of ice skating in the heart of #downtownlex at the Rink at Triangle Park! More information on the rink is available under the events tab.

Parade
Saturday, December 7, 2024 11 am
Midland Avenue
Santa Claus is coming to (down)town! The most wonderful time of the year is just around the corner and we couldn’t be more excited! We hope you’ll join us on December 7th at 11 am for the Downtown Lexington Holiday Parade presented by Commonwealth Credit Union! The parade will feature a variety of organizations, bands, floats, and of course, Santa himself! More information coming soon!

Ashland, Henry Clay Estate

A Kentucky Christmas at Ashland
Saturday, December 7, 2024 Dusk (Illumination at sunset around 5:30 pm)

Step into the magic of a 19th-century winter! Our 9th Annual Kentucky Christmas at Ashland transports you to a time of elegance and tradition. Explore the beautifully decorated mansion adorned in classic holiday splendor, featuring white gowns, shimmering frosts, and timeless festive décor. Enjoy the warmth of the season while experiencing the historic charm of Ashland during this special event. Join us for an unforgettable holiday celebration filled with beauty, history, and cheer!

Ticket information to come.

Holiday Market: December 7, 12-5pm
Candlelight Tours: December 7, 12, & 14, 5:30pm

Downtown Danville

Downtown Danville Tree Lighting
Friday, November 29, 2024
6 pm
Weisiger Park in Danville.

Small Town Christmas & Parade
Saturday, December 7, 2024 Noon – 7 pm|
Danville’s Small Town Christmas events take place on Saturday, December 7th, and includes activities around downtown and in historic Constitution Square.

Activities include:
Pictures with Santa at the Boyle County Public Library at 10 a.m.
Story Time with the Grinch at Plaid Elephant Books at 3 p.m.
Downtown Vendor Village in Constitution Square from 12-5 p.m.
Food Trucks, Danville Polar Express trackless train down Main Street, Cookies & Hot Cocoa, Face Painting, Live Music, Ornament & Stocking Decorating, Santa Bounce House, Meet and Greet with Santa and Mrs. Clause
Danville’s Small Town Christmas Parade down Main Street at 6:30 p.m. Morley’s Backyard after parade!

Downtown Winchester

Parade
Watch for a 2024 date

Don’t miss Winchester’s annual Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting celebration “Jingle All the Way” down Main Street on Saturday, Dec. 2. The evening kicks off with the Christmas Tree Lighting at 6 p.m., followed by the parade. Line up and down Main Street to enjoy the parade as it marches from Depot Street down to Hickman Street. Like last year, the parade will be continuous with no stops, so any spot on Main Street provides a great view of what’s happening.

Richmond

Parade
Friday, December 6, 2024 7 pm

Our 2024 Christmas Parade will be on Friday, December 6th. The theme is “Santa’s Workshop.” You can find the application HERE. Parade Route. Full parade can be viewed anywhere from Lancaster Avenue @ Park Drive to Main Street. Parade should arrive on Main Street by 7:00 PM.

Downtown Georgetown

Home for the Holidays Event
Parade and Tree Lighting
Saturday, December 7, 2024 1 pm – 7 pm

Come to “Home for the Holidays” on Saturday, Dec. 7 when Downtown Georgetown presents its annual Christmas parade and tree lighting. Picturesque with its Victorian streetscape and buildings, Downtown Georgetown will be decorated for the holidays and ready to welcome Santa during the parade at 6pm. Don’t forget Santa Claus ushers in the holiday with the “Official Lighting of the Tree” immediately following the parade.

Downtown Nicholasville

Tree Lighting
Friday, December 6, 2024
The following is previous year’s information, new information will be posted as received: Join Judge/Executive David K. West and the Jessamine County Fiscal Court on the Courthouse Lawn at 101 North Main Street in Nicholasville for our Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony! Features include: free pictures with Santa, hot chocolate, cookies and music.

Annual St. “Nich” Festival
Saturday, December 14, 2024 (Events through the day)
Parade 5:30 pm
Activities will take place all day including: local shopping & dining, craft show, Santa’s workshop, Ugly Sweater 5K run, and the big parade at 5:30 p.m. followed by pictures with Santa.

Midway Tree and Street Lighting Ceremony

Watch for a date

Watch for more info

Lighting of the Trace and Holiday Lights at Buffalo Trace

Lighting of the Trace
Watch for 2024 Info

Wilmore Old Fashioned Musical Christmas

Saturday, December 7, 2024

Come celebrate an Old-Fashioned Christmas with the City of Wilmore.

Berea Mayor’s Merry Mingling

Saturday, November 30, 2024
6 pm – 8 pm
Join us as we kick off the holiday season at the Mayor’s Merry Mingling!
Photos with Santa
Marshmallow Roasting
Kid’s Christmas Art Gallery
Free Hot Cocoa & Snacks
Christmas Stories
Live Music
Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
…and more!