Light Up Louisville

Light Up has been a Louisville tradition since 1981. Now in its 27th year, more than 75,000 people gather downtown in Jefferson Square Park the day after Thanksgiving to enjoy spectacular holiday music & entertainment, a Parade, a children’s area that includes Santa’s Workshop and dozens of specialty foods & crafts… all to get you ready for the season. 



The brilliance of Light Up Louisville will continue through the holiday season with a special hourly high-tech light show between 6 and 10 p.m., after Light Up Louisville and continuing through New Year's Eve. "Music, Magic and Lou-minations: A Fantasy in Lights" is a 14-minute animated lights display synchronized to holiday music. It will include more than 30 trees plus the giant 40-foot "electronic" Christmas Tree.

Pair it with a carriage ride and dinner at one of our many downtown restaurants and you have the makings for a very special holiday experience.

The light display and 40-foot Christmas Tree are located in Jefferson Square Park at the corner of 6th & Jefferson Streets.

More information about Light Up 2007

The Story of Light Up 

Light Up Louisville Schedule of Events

Entertainment Schedule

Magic, Lights & Lou-minations!

Winter Wonderland Parade

Holiday Trees from Around the World

Santa's Workshop & Children's Activities

Holiday Shopping at Light Up

Volunteer Opportunities

Sponsor Opportunities

For more information, please call (502) 574-5220.