Winter Lights Parade & Tree Lighting
Proudly Presented by:
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Friday, December 1, 2017
6:30 pm. Main Street - Parade Route Idaho Street Generation Plaza - Tree Lighting |
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Downtown Meridian will glow with the Christmas spirit on the evening of Friday, December 1, 2017 as the City of Meridian hosts the 5th Annual Winter Lights Parade & Christmas Tree Lighting presented by Borton-Lakey Law and Policy.
Look for Buddy the Elf and his friend, Jovie, on Center Stage - sponsored by Idaho Independent Bank. They will be here to help Santa ignite the imaginations and joy in the hearts of young and old alike.
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 after the parade.
Look for Buddy the Elf and his friend, Jovie, on Center Stage - sponsored by Idaho Independent Bank. They will be here to help Santa ignite the imaginations and joy in the hearts of young and old alike.
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 after the parade.
Drum Roll Please....
On behalf of the Christmas in Meridian Committee, our presenting sponsor Borton-Lakey Law & Policy and the staff at Parks & Recreation, thanks to all the participants in the 2017 Winter Lights Parade. Friday night we were all winners. Together we created a magical evening to usher in the Holiday Season in Meridian. The competition this year was fierce and several categories were won by a very small margin.
And the winners are:
Best Commercial
Sponsored by Christmas in Meridian Committee / Traveling Trophy
Best Non-commercial Entry
Sponsored by: Health Markets
Best Walking Group
Sponsored by: Method PMAP
Best Motorized Entry
Sponsored by: Meridian Automotive
Best Animal Entry
Sponsored by: Borton Family
Best Musical Entry
Sponsored by: Advanced Heating and Cooling
And the winners are:
Best Commercial
Sponsored by Christmas in Meridian Committee / Traveling Trophy
- SONIC DRIVE IN
Best Non-commercial Entry
Sponsored by: Health Markets
- ABATE OF IDAHO
Best Walking Group
Sponsored by: Method PMAP
- MOTIONS DANCE
Best Motorized Entry
Sponsored by: Meridian Automotive
- BOISE ATV TRAIL RIDERS CLUB
Best Animal Entry
Sponsored by: Borton Family
- IDAHO HUMANE SOCIETY
Best Musical Entry
Sponsored by: Advanced Heating and Cooling
- ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND
Road Closures:
To accommodate the 2017 Winter Lights Parade , it there will be delays and road closures:
1 ) Idaho Ave will be closed from Meridian to Main from noon - 10 pm.
2) Main Street will be closed from the split corridor (Ada) to Carlton Street
from 6:00 - 8:30 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 6:00 - 8:30 pm.
4) Traffic may be slow and delayed at I-84 exit merging onto Meridian heading north during the parade from 6:30 - 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 - 8:00 pm.
We hope you will take note and plan alternative driving routes
1 ) Idaho Ave will be closed from Meridian to Main from noon - 10 pm.
2) Main Street will be closed from the split corridor (Ada) to Carlton Street
from 6:00 - 8:30 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 6:00 - 8:30 pm.
4) Traffic may be slow and delayed at I-84 exit merging onto Meridian heading north during the parade from 6:30 - 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 - 8:00 pm.
We hope you will take note and plan alternative driving routes
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We are excited to announce that Ken & Deb from 94.9 The River are joining Mayor Tammy to emcee the Winter Lights Parade!
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Watch for Grand Marshal Dan Clark in a horse-drawn carriage. Clark is the founder and executive director of the all-volunteer organization. The Meridian Food Bank, which opened in 1999, offers both a food pantry and a backpack program. More than 50,120 individuals were served in 2016 and the backpack program sent nearly 19,000 food packs home with youth in the West Ada School District. Thanks to the Meridian Les Schwab for sponsoring the horse drawn carriage Grand Marshal float!
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Look for the outdoor showing of
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Santa's Float
Watch for Santa at the end of the parade. Thank you to RC Willey, Meridian Automotive,
Advanced Heating & Cooling and ECO2 for sponsoring the Santa Float!
Join Stana for pictures Main Stage after the tree lighting.
Advanced Heating & Cooling and ECO2 for sponsoring the Santa Float!
Join Stana for pictures Main Stage after the tree lighting.
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Voted Meridian's Best
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Thanks to our sign partner!
Christmas Tree Lighting following the parade.
Fireworks presented by:
