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Thursday, November 19, 2026
9:00 AM - Friday, January 1, 2027, 5:00 PM
About this event
The Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival lights up downtown from mid-November through New Year's Day with more than half a million bulbs illuminating Pere Marquette Park, Zeidler Union Square, and Cathedral Square, plus themed displays and free family programming. Stroll the glowing parks, hop the free Jingle Bus tour on select nights, and enjoy the festive downtown atmosphere. It is a free, family-friendly staple of the Milwaukee holiday season that is easy to fit into an evening out. Bundle up for the walk, and check the schedule for the tree lighting and special events.
Event highlights
- Half a million lights across downtown parks
- Themed illuminated displays
- Free family programming
- Runs mid-November through Jan 1
- Free to enjoy
Good to know
- Admission note
- Free; some add-on tours may have a fee
- Audience
- All ages and families
Event information is submitted by organizers and shown as provided. Please confirm details with the organizer before attending, times, prices, and locations can change.
Free
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Where
Pere Marquette Park and downtown parks
900 N Plankinton Ave, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Organizer
Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21