Holiday Tree Lighting

WHERE:

Mesier Park,
Wappingers Falls

WHEN:

November 28, 2026

(Rain date: November 29)

TIMES:

Park Opens: 5 p.m.

Parade of Lights: 6 p.m.

Let's Celebrate Together

The streets and the tree are ready to twinkle!

Join us for the most brilliant event of the season: the magnificent Mesier Park Tree Lighting and the Parade of Lights!

We're rolling out the winter welcome for Santa with a dazzling spectacle of lights, holiday music, a feast of local food, holiday vendors and a whole lot of festive cheer.

Take a photo with Santa!
Have a photo opp with Santa and receive a gift :)

I hope to see you at the festival!

Parade of Lights & Tree Lighting

Event Details and Timeline

4:00 PM • Parade Line-Up
Line-up begins for all participants on South Ave., 9D / Elm Street

(earlier arrival is accepted)

5:00 PM • Park Opens!
Get an early start enjoying the food and vendors at Mesier Park

6:00 PM • The Parade Kicks Off!
Watch the procession twinkle its way down South Ave., 9D to Mesier Park

Immediately Following
The spectacular Tree Lighting ceremony with Santa!

Have a photo opp with him, too :)

Be a Part of the Parade of Lights!

All are welcome to march!

We invite everyone, businesses and organizations to march! Help us bring the season alive by creating your own float, decorating a vehicle with lights or simply walking with the parade. This is a fantastic way to celebrate! Please register below to ensure our "elves" keep everything organized and to reserve your spot in the parade line-up.

Once at the park, one can choose to stay to display their vehicle or simply drive thru and go on their merry way.

We're looking
for Marchers!

Let's start the festivities by lighting up the streets. Do you, a business or an organization want to shine brightly? Then join the parade of lights! Register below.