Save the Date for 2024!
Friday, December 6, 2024 Times: The parade is at 7:00 pm with pre-parade activities at 6:00 pm.
The magic of the holiday season is nearly upon us. In Meridian, we usher in the holiday season with our Christmas in Meridian Winter Lights Parade and Tree Lighting celebration. We come together to watch brightly lit parade floats, visit with Santa and help countdown to flip the switch for the Christmas tree lights.
The mainstage is located at Main Street and Idaho Street just across the street from Generations Plaza where the tree will stay all season long.
Joyfully Sponsored By:
Parade Hosts!
Michelle Heart from 107.9 Lite FM will join Mayor Robert Simison on the Main Stage. These two will share details about the Winter Lights parade entries and help Santa light the tree. The stage is located Idaho & Main.
Free Shuttle
Pick up the free shuttle anytime between 5:30 - 9:00 pm in the Albertson's parking lot on the corner of Fairview and Meridian roads. The shuttle ends at Carlton and Main Street.
Please note: The shuttle takes about 20 minutes round trip. Give yourself plenty of time to catch the shuttle and get to the parade route by 7:00 pm.
Apply to be in the 2024 Winter Lights Parade
Deadline: Friday, November 22 at 5:00 pm.
Tip: Before starting the application, write-up a short description about your organization that may be shared by the emcees during the parade. Keep it brief.
Also, the application requires a short description of your entry for selection purposes. Applications with lots of lights, festive costumes and music are our ideal entries.
Entry fee is $200. We offer free entry for school bands and half-off ($100) for charitable organizations with a 501(c)(3) tax exempt status.
Payments are not due until your entry is selected. You will be notified once that happens.
Be in the parade!
Be a part of the sponsorship community.
Be a volunteer.
"The Grinch Who Stole Christmas"
"How the Grinch Stole Christmas" will be shown right before the parade! It's become a tradition. Look for the outdoor movie at 6:00 pm and 6:30 pm shown on the Heritage Buildng next to the main stage on Idaho and Main streets. (Visual only, so bring your glasses to read the closed caption!)
HOT TIP:
Also watch for the Grinch in the parade and stay after the tree lighting to get photos with him on the mainstage!
City Hall Food Court
You can find food trucks and public restrooms at Meridian City Hall located on Broadway and Main Street.
Bistro Babe
Coned
Big Juds
Extreme Meltz Grilled Cheese
Road Closures
Expect traffic delays on I-84 exit onto Meridian Road heading north. The affected areas will be from the Meridian Speedway, down Main Street to Fairview.
The parade route and roads intersecting it will close at the following times:
- Access to N. Main Street from E. Idaho Avenue will be closed from 8:00 am – 11:00 pm to accommodate the main stage.
- Main Street will be closed from the split corridor to E. Carlton Avenue from 4:00 – 9:00 pm for the Parade Route.
- Franklin Road will remain open until 6:30 pm, right before the parade starts. E. Franklin will be closed from Stratford to Meridian Road from 6:30 – 9:00 pm.
- After the parade, N. Main Street closure will be reduced to E. Broadway to E. Pine Avenue until 9:00 pm - or all the pedestrians have cleared the street.
- 3rd Street will be closed from E. Broadway Avenue to E. Franklin Road from 7:00 – 9:00 pm for the return route back to the Meridian Speedway.
- Lane restrictions will be in place from 4:00 – 9:00 pm on E. Fairview Avenue from N Meridian Road to N Main Street. Business access to remain open.
- Business access will also remain open on N. Main Street from Fairview – Washington.
Look for Santa at the end of the parade!
Location
33. E. Broadway Ave. #206
Meridian, Idaho 83642
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