Parade

Winter Lights Parade & Tree Lighting

Friday, December 6, 2019
6:30 pm.
Parade Route: Main Street - Carlton - Second
Tree Lighting: Generation Plaza at Main & Idaho

Downtown Meridian will glow with the Christmas as the City of Meridian hosts the Annual Winter Lights Parade & Christmas Tree Lighting.

The Winter Lights Parade will light up the night in a fantastic display your family will love. Warming stations with hot cocoa can be found throughout the parade route. Watch for the Grand Marshal in the horse-drawn carriage. Hint: You can get a free ride in the carriage. Come early and watch "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas" on the outdoor screen at 5:30 pm and 6:00 pm. next to the main stage. Then cheer on the Candy Cane Run Fun participants. More than an hour of brightly lit revelers will light up the night.

Immediately following the parade, we will light the Meridian Christmas Tree together! The evening will culminate with a bang - thanks to fireworks.

Just like Santa, we will celebrate regardless of the weather conditions. No sleet, snow, rain or wind can stop the city from glowing with holiday magic on Friday, December 6.

Parade Application

2018 Highlights

Grand Marshal 2018
Charlie Rountree

Charlie is an Idaho native and has lived in Meridian for more than 40 years. He served three terms on the Meridian City Council and served as a Meridian Planning and Zoning Commissioner for eight years. He is a past Western Ada Recreation District Commissioner, a past member of the Meridian Parks and Recreation Commission, past chairman of the Valley Region Transit (VRT) Board and currently serves on the Community Planning Association (COMPASS) Board. He was named 2009 Man of the Year by the Meridian Chamber of Commerce. After retirement Charlie and his wife Nancy have continued to be active in the community.

Thanks to the Meridian Les Schwab for sponsoring the horse drawn carriage Grand Marshal float!

Main Stage

We are excited to welcome Ken & Deb from 94.9 The River. They are joining Mayor Tammy to emcee the Winter Lights Parade! Look for this trio on the Independent Bank Main Stage at Main & Idaho.

Candy Cane Fun Run

Run to the parade route to the North Pole!

Register early and get a free light! Last minute runners are welcome! Meet at The Pulse Running at Fitness at 520 S. Meridian Rd. The finish line is at Idaho & 2nd Street next to the Meridian Community Center.

Costumes and ugly sweaters encouraged.

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