Illustration of a town tree lighting with a glowing ornament covered evergreen, small felt townsfolk and a gazebo in snow (Fairfield Parade of Lights)
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Fairfield Parade of Lights

Visitors can watch illuminated floats travel along the route before gathering for a community tree lighting and fireworks display. Outside in the park, guests can see live reindeer, watch a dance performance, and purchase bites from local food trucks. Inside the arts center, children can make crafts and view decorated trees at the Festival of Trees opening.

Sat, Nov 21, 2026 All ages

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Plan Your Visit

Hours

Parade steps off at 6 pm. Children's Craft: 5-6 pm; Festival of Trees Opening & Giving Tree Tag Handout: 5-7 pm; Food Trucks & Live Reindeer: 5-7 pm; Fairfield STARZ Dance performance: 6 pm. Tree lighting and fireworks follow the parade.

Food & Drink

Food trucks scheduled for the event include Amaizing Grace, Barking Burger Company, Chester's Pizza, Little Trolley Donuts, and Quad Que BBQ.

Location

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Village Green Park & Fairfield Community Arts Center · 301 Wessel Dr, Fairfield, OH 45014 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with young children

Vibe

Festive and community-focused

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Arrive before the parade steps off so the kids can do the craft inside the Arts Center and see the live reindeer in Village Green Park.
  • Stay at Village Green Park once the parade arrives, because that's where the tree lighting and fireworks take place right after it.
  • Pick up a Giving Tree tag at the Festival of Trees opening inside the Arts Center while you're there.
  • Dress warmly, since the parade, reindeer, food trucks and fireworks are all outdoors on a November evening.
  • If your business or group wants to enter a float, sign up through the city's parade entry form.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Festival of Trees opening at the Fairfield Community Arts Center on parade night.
  • Giving Tree tag handout inside the Community Arts Center.
  • Fairfield STARZ dance performance in Village Green Park.

Links & Contact

Run by City of Fairfield

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is there for kids before the parade?

Inside the Fairfield Community Arts Center there's a children's craft. Outside in Village Green Park there are live reindeer and food trucks.

Which food trucks will be there?

Amaizing Grace, Barking Burger Company, Chester's Pizza, Little Trolley Donuts and Quad Que BBQ will be in Village Green Park.

What happens after the parade?

The parade ends at Village Green Park, where the tree lighting and fireworks follow.

What's going on inside the Community Arts Center?

There's a children's craft, the Festival of Trees opening, and the Giving Tree tag handout.

How can my group be in the parade?

Sign up through the parade entry form on the City of Fairfield's Parade of Lights page.

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