Festival of Lights

Columbus Festival of Lights is an annual event where the community gathers to watch illuminated floats grace the street of the City of Columbus, Indiana. Thousands gather to create new traditions and remember nostalgic times from their childhood.

The Lights Festival is an event where people of all backgrounds and beliefs can come together to have an uplifting, positive, and unforgettable experience!

🎄 Festival of Lights – Event Times (Saturday, December 6, 2025)
At The Commons

12:00 PM – 2:30 PM — Pictures with Santa (Free)

12:00 PM – 2:30 PM — Nonprofit Showcase

On 5th Street (End of Parade)
Claus' Kitchen – Food Vendors

Open during end-of-parade timeframe (exact start not specified, but generally opens after parade ends, around 6:00 PM)

Santa’s Workshop
Vendors/booths — times not specifically listed (likely during main event window in afternoon/evening)

On 4th Street

1:00 PM – 5:30 PM — Frosty’s Fun Zone (Free)
Carnival-style games & more

5:00 PM — Zen Wellness, Kids Yoga (Free)

4:30 PM – 5:45 PM — CFOL Cheer Squad (Along parade route)

Parade & Fireworks

6:00 PM — Columbus Festival of Lights Parade

~7:15 PM — Light Up the Sky Fireworks (Sponsored by QMIX)