Light Up Louisville

NEW DATE! Saturday, December 2nd
4 to 9 p.m.
Light Up Louisville is a free, annual event that will kick off the holiday season in the city! We look forward once again to welcoming Louisville citizens to Downtown to welcome 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!
Sign up to participate in the Lots of Lights Parade today!
Interested in donating a tree to the city to Light Up Louisville during the holiday season? Email [email protected] with your contact information and we will get in touch with you!
Stay tuned for more exciting details regarding Light Up Louisville festivities!
Thank you to our 2022 sponsors:
Light Up Louisville is powered by


Axxis Inc.
Baam 360 Cam
Budweiser
Costco
DJ Jaybird
Honor Flight Bluegrass
Homewood Suites by Hilton
Lots of Light Parade Chairs, Paul Carroll & Dan Wasserzug
Louisville Metro Electrical Maintenance Division
Louisville Metro Facilities & Fleet
Louisville Metro Fire Department
Louisville Metro Parks & Recreation
Louisville Metro Police Department
Louisville Metro Public Works
Louisville Public Media
Miller's Mini Barns
Mr. C's Cheesecakes
Rodney and Pam Sutton & Family
Tavern on Fourth
The Elf Squad, from Greathouse Shryock Traditional
The Kaelin Family, city Christmas tree donors
The Mower Shop
United States Postal Service
Visual Presentations Inc.
Thank you to our parade committee and all other event volunteers!

2022 Mayor's Challenge Toys for Tots Toy Drive
Please join us in making some noise and bringing some toys during the 2022 Mayor's Challenge Toys for Tots Toy Drive! This year we hope to surpass our 2021 numbers and bring some extra joy to the boys and girls this holiday season!
This year, the need is greatest for boys and girls ages 10 to 12, and 13 to 16. If you would like toys suggestions for these age groups, please see below:
Boys, 10 to 12: Legos Sets, Action Figures, Star Wars, Science Kits, STEM Toys (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), Race Cars – remote controlled, Board Games for 10&up
Girls, 10 to 12: Barbie Dolls & Accessories, Tie Dye / Jewelry Kits, Arts and Crafts Sets/Kits, Science Kits, STEM Toys (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), Karaoke System, Board Games for 10&up
Boys, 13 to 16: AXE Sets, Basketballs (Regulation Boxed), Cologne Sets, Dart Boards, Ear Buds, Electronic Table Games, Headphones, Skateboards, Scooters, Tablets, Watches
Girls, 13 to 16: Bath Gift Baskets / Sets, Blow Dryers, Curling Irons / Flat Irons, Ear Buds, Headphones, Makeup Gift Sets, Perfume Sets, Skateboards, Scooters, Tablets, Watches
There are additional drop-off boxes at all Louisville Fire Departments, Paristown, and Mission BBQ.
Please note, toys for ages 3 to 6 are not needed at this time due to the overwhelming love shown by the city.