Light Up Lakewood

Light Up Lakewood 2025

Get excited! Details for this year's Light Up Lakewood are available on our Events Calendar. Click below to learn about sponsorship, registration, and donation opportunities!

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Sponsored by First Federal Lakewood and presented by LakewoodAlive, Light Up Lakewood celebrates the season and the richness of our city’s vibrancy. Typically the first Saturday in December, this free, family-friendly event on Detroit Avenue in Downtown Lakewood features a holiday parade, lighting ceremony, a beer garden, holiday train, live music, ice carvings, hot chocolate, food trucks, children’s games and more!

Attendees are invited to stroll Lakewood’s downtown district and visit local shops and restaurants while taking in the sights and sounds of one of Northeast Ohio’s largest holiday celebrations. Light Up Lakewood serves as a marquee event for the entire region.

Kids Playing Oversized Jenga at Light Up Lakewood

Ice Sculpture in Front of the Lakewood Public Library

Couple with Their Kids and Dog Ready for Some Holiday Cheer

Light Up Lakewood Inflatable Frosty the Snowman by Day

Lakewood High School Marching Band in the Light Up Lakewood Parade

Riding Lawnmower Decorated with Christmas Lights for the Light Up Lakewood Parade

Lakewood Garden Center's Parade Car with Christmas Trees

Santa Waving From the Top of the Firetruck During the Light Up Lakewood Parade

Festive Band on Stage at Light Up Lakewood

Beer Tent Volunteer Dressed as Yukon Cornelius Open a Beer for a Patron

Light Up Lakewood Attendees Enjoying Food and Drinks

Volunteers Service Hot Chocolate at Light Up Lakewood

First Federal of Lakewood Team Marching in the Light Up Lakewood Parade

Kids Aboard the Holiday Express Train at Light Up Lakewood

Bass Player with Santa Hat Onstage at Light Up Lakewood

Light Up Lakewood Inflatable Frosty the Snowman

Buddy the Elf and Helper Countdown the Lighting Ceremony

Buddy the Elf, Santa, and a Young Resident Pull the Switch at Light Up Lakewood

Light Up Lakewood Crowd Outside of the Lit Masonic Temple on Detroit Road

Crowds Walking Down Detroit Avenue During Light Up Lakewood

Families Walking Along the Vendor Tents on Detroit Road on the Afternoon of Light Up Lakewood

Local Firetrucks Lead the Light Up Lakewood Parade

Residents Gather for Festivities at Light Up Lakewood

Downtown Lakewood Lit Up for LakewoodAlive

Despina's Bakery Team Working the Dessert Table

Mother and Daughter Enjoying Their Time at the Vendor Market

Banner Guards Leading the Light Up Lakewood Parade

Lakewood High School Band Marching in Light Up Lakewood Parade

Ice Sculptor Working on Ice Block at Light Up Lakewood

Crafting Vendor Stalls Inside Lakewood's Masonic Temple

Woodworking Vendor Selling Their Wears at Light Up Lakewood's Market

Crafting Vendors Selling Their Goods at the Light Up Lakewood Market

The First Federal Lakewood Team Marching in the Light Up Lakewood Parade

Ghostbusters Group Marching in the Light Up Lakewood Parade

Trikeable Treats Cart Riding Around Vendor Lane

Bundled Up Volunteers Serving Hot Chocolate

Back View of Lakewood Fire Truck with Santa Ending the Light Up Lakewood Parade

Band on Stage Singing Christmas Carols at Light Up Lakewood

Festival Goer Bundled Up for the Holiday Cheer

Volunteers Helping Serve Drinks at the Light Up Lakewood Beer Tent

Bike Lakewood's Tent at Light Up Lakewood

Buddy the Elf Hands Mic to Child on Stage

Christmas Chorus Performs on Stage at Light Up Lakewood

Father and Daughter Look Up at a the Light Up Lakewood Fireworks Display

Families on the Holiday Train Sponsored by Laskey Constello

Craft Volunteers Helping Children Make Decorations