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🎄🚒✨ THE NIGHT WE LOOK FORWARD TO ALL YEAR IS BACK! ✨🚒🎄Get ready to light up New Milford! Our 2026 PARADE OF LIGHTS is returning, and we can’t wait to celebrate the magic of the holiday season with our amazing community! ❤️💚
📅 Saturday, December 12, 2026
🎶 6:30 PM – Annual Carol Sing on the Green
🚒 7:30 PM – Parade of Lights Step-Off!
Join us for the New Milford Commission on the Arts’ Annual Carol Sing on the Green at 6:30 PM, followed by the spectacular Parade of Lights, stepping off at 7:30 PM!
Whether you’re decorating a vehicle and joining the convoy or bundling up with family and friends to watch the magic roll by, EVERYONE is invited to be part of this holiday tradition!
🚒✨ THE PARADE ROUTE
Our festive convoy will travel through downtown New Milford, bringing holiday cheer along:
The Green
Bridge Street, between Main Street and Patriots Way
Patriots Way
Young’s Field
Returning up Bridge Street
⚠️ IMPORTANT ROUTE UPDATE FOR 2026: This year’s convoy will again disperse at Grove Street and East Street. Vehicles will NOT be permitted to exit Young’s Field toward the bridge.
☕❄️ COMING TO WATCH?
Grab your hot cocoa, bundle up, and find your favorite viewing spot! The holiday festivities begin at 6:30 PM with caroling, and the illuminated convoy rolls out at 7:30 PM!
To help keep traffic moving safely after the parade, we ask all spectators to exit the downtown area to the NORTH whenever possible.
Use Boardman Road to return to Route 7.
Use Elm Street to access Route 202 and Grove Street.
A little planning goes a long way toward keeping this holiday tradition safe and enjoyable for everyone!
🎄🚗 WANT TO BE PART OF THE PARADE?
WE WANT YOU! Businesses, organizations, families, and community members are all welcome to join the fun!
Decorate your car, truck, or company vehicle with Christmas lights, holiday decorations, and plenty of festive spirit! ✨🎁
📧 PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!
Email [email protected] to register your entry.
🚒 PARTICIPANT LINEUP INFORMATION
5:00 PM – Participant lineup begins.
7:30 PM – Parade step-off.
ALL participants must enter the lineup from West Street at Bridge Street.
Groups arriving incomplete will be directed to the staging area at the end of West Street until all members have arrived.
⚠️ SAFETY FIRST — PLEASE READ!
To ensure a safe and enjoyable event for everyone, ALL participants must follow these requirements:
🚫 No walkers in the parade convoy.
🚫 No throwing candy or treats.
🚫 No unsafe practices during the convoy.
🚫 No ATVs or UTVs.
🚛 No trailers over 26 feet or with more than one axle without prior approval.
🔎 All vehicles and displays are subject to inspection at lineup.
🏆✨ AND YES… THERE WILL BE TROPHIES!
Bring your creativity and holiday spirit! Trophy winners will be invited to a special ceremony following the parade! 🎉
🎶 6:30 PM – Carol Sing on the Green
✨ 7:30 PM – Parade of Lights
Invite your friends, bring your family, decorate those vehicles, and help us make the 2026 Parade of Lights a night to remember!
❤️💚 Hosted by Water Witch Hose Company #2 of New Milford
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