Light Up Louisville

Light Up Louisville is a free, annual event that kicks off the holiday season in the city! We look forward once again to welcoming Louisville residents and guests to downtown to see the REAL Santa Claus.

The Lots of Lights Parade brings holiday cheer to Jefferson Street, aka Santa Claus Lane, with dozens of brightly lit groups singing and dancing in the street.

The Vendor Village will take place on 6th and Jefferson Streets and will feature many excellent local food and craft vendors selling holiday goods and treats. Throughout the event, you will find additional food vendors to enjoy a treat to keep you warm all evening.

We will be working with Louisville Downtown Partnership to co-host their Downtown Holiday Market. The Downtown Holiday Market will occur at 4th and Jefferson Streets, in the Aegon Plaza and surrounding areas. That event will take place from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and will be a great place to walk to and from the Main Stage at Light Up Louisville and do some additional holiday shopping.

Enjoy free, live entertainment from two stages this year at Light Up Louisville! The Main Stage will be in front of Metro Hall on Jefferson Street, and the Jingle Stage will be found in Jefferson Square Park.