Festival of Lights
A hometown tradition, our Festival of Lights signature event draws local crowds into Downtown Loveland for the debut of holiday lighting along 4th Street. Celebrate the holiday season with live music and entertainment, a tree lighting ceremony, live reindeer, holiday market, carriage rides, meet Mr. & Mrs Claus and more!
The Festival of Lights will be on 4th Street and in The Foundry Plaza this year!
WE’RE LOOKING FORWARD TO KICKING OFF THE HOLIDAY SEASON WITH YOU!
Friday, November 21st, 2025
5:00 - 8:00pm
MAIN STAGE:
5:00pm - Santa Arrival Celebration
5:20-7:30PM - Community performances
Performing: Lighthouse Dance, Loveland Choral Society, Garfield Elementary, Old Man Charm, Resurrection Elementary Bella Voce
7:30pm - Tree Lighting Ceremony
THE TREE WILL BE LOCATED IN THE FOUNDRY PLAZA THIS YEAR!
ART & MUSIC STAGE:
DJ Brian Howe lights up the stage with fun and music from 5:00 - 7:30 pm
The Art & Music Stage is is located on 4th Street between Cleveland Ave & Railroad Ave.
Floats on Fourth
For the second year, Floats on 4th is returning to the Festival of Lights, expanding the celebration by two blocks. This stationary parade will feature floats parked along the sides of the street, creating a festive, immersive experience for visitors. The center of the street will be kept open allowing people to walk through and enjoy the floats up close. Throughout the evening, performers like marching bands dancers and entertainers will move through the crowd, bringing the parade to life.
Attendees can get started on their local holiday shopping at the pop-up holiday art market by The Valentine Flea with over 30 booths featuring local makers, artists, and handmade and vintage vendors!
Be sure to stop for Hot Chocolate and a Smore’s Kit at the Meals on Wheels Booth! Meals on Wheels receives all profits from the activity and you can roast your marshmallows and enjoy your s’mores right at the festival!
