Illustration of a felt Santa in a wooden armchair as a small felt child shows him a paper list near a fireplace and trees (Light the Lights – Winter Festival)
Christmas Lights

Light the Lights – Winter Festival

Visitors gather on the Green to watch the official downtown lighting and marvel at a 40-foot holiday tree. The festival features live entertainment, holiday music, and an evening fire truck parade delivering Santa for photo opportunities. Guests can browse gifts from local vendors while enjoying hot chocolate, cookies, and soup provided by The Salvation Army.

Sat, Dec 5, 2026 All ages Free.

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Plan Your Visit

Hours

4:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

Neighborhood

Downtown Danbury

Food & Drink

The Salvation Army will offer hot chocolate, cookies, and soup.

Location

See it and nearby events on the map
Danbury CityCenter Green · 1 Ives Street, Danbury, CT 06810 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families and holiday shoppers

Vibe

Festive and communal

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Bring your camera, because Santa arrives by fire truck and it makes a great photo moment for the whole family.
  • Stay through the evening for the fire truck parade, which locals see as the highlight of the festival.
  • Dress warmly for an evening outdoors on the Green in December, especially if you plan to stay for the light-up and parade.
  • Stop by The Salvation Army for hot chocolate, cookies and soup between the shopping and the live entertainment.

Links & Contact

Run by CityCenter Danbury

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it good for kids?

Yes. It's open to everyone, with festivities for all ages. Santa arrives on a fire truck, and there's a fire truck parade.

Who lights the tree?

Danbury's Mayor, Roberto Alves, does the official light-up of downtown, including the 40-foot holiday tree on the Green.

Is there food and drink?

The Salvation Army hands out hot chocolate, cookies and soup for everyone.

What else is there to do?

There's holiday shopping from local vendors, holiday music and live entertainment, plus the evening fire truck parade.

How can I be a vendor?

Sign up through CityCenter Danbury's Light the Lights Winter Festival vendor page.

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