Downtown Danville Lighting Ceremony

Downtown Danville Lighting Ceremony

Thursday, November 12, 2026 (5:00 PM - 6:00 PM) (CST)

Description

Join the City of Danville on Thursday, November 12, from 5:00–8:00 PM for our annual Lighting Ceremony! From Kresge Lot to Sign Post Forest, downtown will be filled with nostalgic holiday charm, festive lights, and plenty of magic. ✨ New Displays & Holiday Surprises! We’ve added some really cool new light displays this year, so keep your eyes open as you explore downtown! You won’t want to miss what we have in store. We’ve also added a life-size Santa’s sleigh at the Temple Plaza stage! Stop by, snap a festive photo, and make a holiday memory. 🎅 Here's What Else You Can Enjoy: 🎄 Official Lighting | 5:30 PM Watch Downtown Danville glow as we officially light up the season! 🦌 Meet real reindeer | 5:00 - 7:00 PM 📸 Santa at Temple Plaza | 5:00–6:00 PM Stop by to meet Santa and take photos! ☕ Free Hot Chocolate Warm up with a cup of hot chocolate while enjoying the holiday atmosphere. 🍴 Local Food Trucks Grab something delicious from Papa Nini’s Food Truck and Chick-Fil-A! 🎶 Holiday Carolers Enjoy the sounds of the season with carolers performing in front of the Fischer Theatre. 📷 Holiday Photo Contest Capture the magic! Scan the QR codes posted around downtown and upload your photos featuring our holiday light displays. Each week, we'll select our favorite photos to feature on the City of Danville Parks and Recreation Facebook Page. ❤️ Make a Night of It! Bring your family and friends and kick off the holiday season with us! Whether you're coming for the lights, the food, the music, or the memories, there's something special about celebrating the holidays right here in our community. 📅 Thursday, November 12 | 5:00–8:00 PM 📍 Downtown Danville
Downtown Danville
100 N Vermilion St
Danville, 61832
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City of Danville.
(217) 431-2400
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Thursday, November 12, 2026 (5:00 PM - 6:00 PM) (CST)
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