Winterlights Parade &
​Community Christmas Tree Lighting

We are thrilled to usher in the holiday season with the Christmas in Meridian Winter Lights Parade Friday, Dec. 2 at 7 pm in downtown Meridian.

Come early to watch "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas' projected next to the mainstage at Idaho & Main streets. Grab dinner or a hot cocoa then enjoy the brightly lit floats stroll down main street.  Santa will join us and help us light the Community Christmas Tree!  

Santa will join us and bring his magic to help us light the city Christmas Tree that will shine throughout the season in Generations Plaza.

Free parking and shuttle available. 

Don't forget to download the downtown decorating contest map and vote for your favorite business.  

Parking & Free Shuttle 

Shuttle service is available from 5:00 - 9:00 pm.   Catch the Trolley at the Alberton's parking lot on Fairview and Meridian roads.  The circular route ends at the Post Office on Carlton and Main street.
Produced by the Chamber Downtown Meridian Committee.   

Our 2022 Grand Marshal
Pat Baker 

Pat Baker is the Founder and Executive Director of the Children's Museum of Idaho. When Pat's grandchildren were young, she wanted to take them somewhere educational that the whole family could enjoy together.  That is when the idea of starting the Children's Museum was born. Pat traveled to 30+ Children's Museums to get ideas. In 2018 she formed a Board of Directors and in Dec 2018 the Children's Museum of Idaho opened its doors. Pat is the driving force and visionary for the museum. She spends countless hours applying for grants and searching out donors. We are a non-profit and the museum depends on these to stay operational. Pat is an amazing woman! The impact she has on the youth in our area is unmeasurable.
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To learn more about the Children's Museum of Idaho: 

"How the Grinch Stole Christmas" 

Watch at 6:00 PM and 6:30 PM outdoors projected onto the Heritage Building at the corner of
Main and Idaho streets.  ​

Parade Emcees

Click the photos to learn more about this year's Winterlights Parade Emcees 

​Robert Simison

Meridian Mayor

Melissa Dawn

Morning show co-host from 94.9
​The River
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Ken Bass

Morning show co-host from 94.9
​The River 

Stage Show following the Parade featuring
​Dance Arts Academy

Come for the Parade 
Stay for the Tree Lighting

Following the Winterlights Parade, Santa will help us light the community Christmas tree in Generations Plaza.  
Sponsored by: 

Parade Route & Road Closures 

We hope you will take note and plan alternative driving routes on Friday, December 2, 2022 to avoid traffic delays due to the Winterlights Parade in downtown Meridian.   

1 )      Idaho Ave will be closed from Meridian to Main from 8 am - 10 pm.
2)      Main Street will be closed from the split corridor to Carlton Street from 3:00 - 9:00 pm.   
After the parade, the Main Street closure will then be reduced to just Broadway to Pine until 10 pm.
3)      Franklin Road will be closed from Stratford to Meridian from   3:00 - 8:30 pm.
4)   Traffic may be slow and delayed at I-84 exit merging onto Meridian heading north during the parade from 3:00  - 7:30 pm.
Also expect delays at Franklin & Main and Meridian road intersections.
5)   3rd Street will be closed from Broadway to Franklin from 7:00 - 9:00 pm. 

Don't miss the
Children's Winterland Festival

Saturday, Dec. 10 from 10 am - 3 pm at the Boys and Girls Club of Meridian 

More Community Christmas Events!   

Add your holiday event to the community calendar.

Need a little social distance? 

For those who are not yet ready for large crowds huddled close together, we recommend watching the parade on 2nd Street.  See all the fun - with a little more space.   This is also a perfect option for those have strollers or just like a little bit more elbow room.  

Don't forget to vote in the Downtown Decorating Contest