Light Up Louisville

Sat Dec 06 2025 at 03:00 pm to 09:00 pm UTC-05:00

527 W Jefferson St, Louisville, KY, United States, Kentucky 40202 | Louisville

Louisville Metro Government
Publisher/HostLouisville Metro Government
Light Up Louisville
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Don't miss one of the City of Louisville's BIGGEST Events!
Step into a winter wonderland as we kick off the holiday season in Downtown Louisville at this year's "Light Up Louisville" Powered by LG&E 🎄☃️
Join us on Saturday, December 6th from 3pm - 9pm at Jefferson Square Park for an evening full of festive fun for the entire family!
What to expect:
❄️ Video-Mapping Holiday Show on Metro Hall
❄️ Local, holiday shopping along the Mistletoe Market
❄️ Delicious bites at Frosty’s Food Court
❄️ Live entertainment across 2 stages
❄️ The magical Lots of Lights Parade (Starts at 6pm)
❄️ Free photos with Santa & Friends inside Santa's House
❄️ Free trackless train rides aboard the Jolly Jingle Express
❄️ Fun, free activities for kids!
❄️ A visit from the REAL Santa Clause!
❄️ Special finale show to close out Light Up Louisville & kick off the holiday season!
Bring the whole family for a night of holiday magic—it's the perfect way to begin the season!
FREE admission for all.
Light Up Louisville is Sponsored by LG&E, FORD, AT&T, Humana Military, Louisville Downtown Development, WLKY, iHeart Media, 840 WHAS, 98.9 KISS FM, 100.5 FM, Outfront, & McCain Fry.

The event is in collaboration with Louisville Metro’s annual Light Up Louisville and will transform the Plaza on Fourth, between Jefferson and Market Streets, with a unique outdoor, pop-up shopping and food vendor market in the heart of Louisville. This festive event offers a unique opportunity for the community to shop local, support small businesses, and enjoy the holiday spirit in a vibrant downtown setting.
The Downtown Holiday Market will also take place from 3 – 9pm and will be decorated with lights, inflatables, and photographable experiences. This event is free to the public. Get festive and join us!
So Downtown will be full of the holiday spirit on Saturday, December 6th and we cannot wait to see you there!
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