Tree Lightings and Parades in Lexington and Central KY

Downtown Lexington

Parade, Menorah Lighting and Christmas Tree Lighting
Sunday, December 6, 2026
5 pm – 7 pm

Celebrate the holiday season in Downtown Lexington on December 6! This year, we’re bringing the Downtown Lexington Holiday Parade and our annual Holiday Tree and Menorah Lighting Festival together for one festive evening downtown.

The parade will kick off at 5 p.m., featuring a variety of organizations, bands, floats, and, of course, Santa Claus himself! Following the parade, join us in Triangle Park for our Holiday Tree and Menorah Lighting, with the lighting program beginning at approximately 6 p.m. Enjoy the festive spirit as Lexington’s Christmas Tree and Hanukkah Menorah light up the heart of downtown, accompanied by community performances and holiday cheer.

Southland Drive Tree Lighting

Watch for 2026 Date
Fire Station #12
5:30 pm Festivities
6:30 pm Tree Lighting
Lafayette choir, sweet treats, tasty beverages, donations for the Firefighters Toy Program accepted.

Ashland, Henry Clay Estate

A Kentucky Christmas at Ashland
Saturday, December 5, 2026
4 pm – 7 pm (Illumination at sunset around 5:30 pm)

The Christmas Shoppe Returns to the Keeper’s Cottage — Wreath Making Workshops — Ginkgo Tree Café – Kentuckians Chorus – Ashland Bourbon –

Special Open House in partnership with God’s Pantry Food Bank.

The tree will be illuminated at dusk; candlelight tours of the mansion to follow for ticketed guests.

Downtown Danville

Downtown Danville Tree Lighting
November 27, 2026
6 pm – 7 pm
Join downtown Danville for the annual lighting of the tree in Wesiger Park on Main Street. Come gather and cheer in the holiday season downtown! More details to come!

Small Town Christmas & Parade
Watch for a 2026 Date
Join us for some Christmas joy and community at Danville’s Small Town Christmas Festival & Parade. Bring the whole family downtown for a festive day filled with holiday magic — enjoy visits with Santa, take a ride on the trackless train, sip hot chocolate, munch on cookies, and soak in the cheerful holiday atmosphere! As the day winds down, gather along Main Street for the Christmas Parade, featuring floats, music, and members of our wonderful community spreading the spirit of the season. It’s a hometown holiday celebration you won’t want to miss!

A Storybook Perryville Christmas – Parade and Tree Lighting
November 28, 2026
10 am – 8 pm
Step into the pages of a holiday tale at A Storybook Perryville Christmas on Saturday, November 28th, from 10am–8pm! Spend the day shopping small in our charming downtown, collect stamps with our festive Christmas Passport, and wander through Storybook Park where classic holiday magic comes to life. Enjoy family fun at the ice skating rink, line the streets for the Christmas Parade, and gather together for the sparkling Christmas Tree Lighting as we kick off the season in true Perryville style. With cozy moments, twinkling lights, and surprises around every corner, this is a Christmas celebration you won’t want to miss!

Downtown Winchester

Parade
Watch for a 2026 date

Don’t miss Winchester’s annual Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting celebration. 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 4, 2026 7 pm

This year’s theme is “Lights, Camera, Christmas!”.

Downtown Georgetown

Home for the Holidays Parade
Saturday, December 5, 2026 6 pm – 8 pm
Help us celebrate the holiday season in Georgetown, KY with our Home for the Holidays Parade

Downtown Nicholasville

Tree Lighting
Watch for 2026 Date

Annual St. “Nich” Festival
Saturday, December 12, 2026 (Events through the day)
Parade 5:30 pm
Watch for more details

Downtown Versailles

Tree Lighting
December 4, 2026
5:30 pm
Join us on Friday, December 4 at 5:30 PM at The District as we kick off the holiday season and celebrate one of Versailles’ most beloved traditions!
Enjoy festive performances by Jane’s School of Dance and the Woodford County Public Schools Choirs, along with special appearances by some very important people!
Grab your friends and family, enjoy a warm cup of hot chocolate, and join us as we light the Christmas tree and officially welcome the holiday season!

Parade
December 5, 2026
5 pm
Celebrate the magic of the season as Main Street comes alive with lights, music, and holiday cheer! Our annual Christmas Parade features our City and County first responders, local departments, & much more! Bring the whole family and enjoy this beloved community tradition as we welcome the holidays in style.

Berea Mayor’s Merry Mingling

Watch for 2026 Date
6 pm – 8 pm
Who else loves the winter holiday season? We hope you plan to join us for our annual tree lighting and Mayor’s Merry Mingling Event for November 29, 2025. Event time from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. in the Old Town Artisan Village area of Berea. We can’t wait to share more details. Think campfires, caroling, hot cocoa, marshmallow roasting, and SANTA…This is going to be the most memorable conclusion to your favorite shopping day of the year – Shop Small Saturday!

Midway Tree and Street Lighting Ceremony

Watch for 2026 Date
6 pm

Wilmore Old Fashioned Musical Christmas

Saturday, December 5, 2026

Join us for a family-friendly day of fun! From pancake breakfasts and craft fairs to a grand tree-lighting and downtown strolls with treats and music, come enjoy the perfect small town day as you get in the Christmas spirit!