Armory Illumination
Gather outside the Laurel Armory to join the Mayor and City Council for this annual holiday tradition. The festivities include a community holiday parade and festival alongside the lighting ceremony. Visitors can also step into the Winter Wonderland to meet and take photos with Santa and friends.
Sat, Dec 5, 2026 All ages FREE.
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Plan Your Visit
Hours
Illumination around 5:15pm.
Accessibility
Laurel Parks and Recreation welcomes people with disabilities and makes reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Catch the Holiday Parade as it leaves City Hall, then make your way to the Laurel Armory on Montgomery Street for the Illumination out front.
- Take the kids into the Winter Wonderland at the Holiday Festival for pictures and visits with Santa and Friends.
- If the weather turns bad that day, look at the Laurel Parks and Rec Facebook page, @LaurelParksRec, for cancellation news.
- Groups that want to march or ride in the Holiday Parade need to fill out the Parade Participation Form ahead of time.
- Dress warmly, because the Illumination happens outdoors in front of the Armory on an early December evening.
Links & Contact
Run by City of Laurel Parks and Recreation
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens at the Armory Illumination?
The Mayor and City Council light up the Laurel Armory to kick off the holiday season. The lighting happens right out front of the Armory on Montgomery Street.
Can the kids see Santa?
Yes. Santa and Friends are in the Winter Wonderland at the Holiday Festival at the Armory for pictures and visits.
Is there a parade too?
Yes. The Holiday Parade leaves from City Hall before the Illumination.
How can my group be in the parade?
Fill out the Holiday Parade Participation Form or the Holiday Parade Application from the City of Laurel.
What happens if the weather is bad?
The City of Laurel can close facilities for bad weather. Cancellation news goes up on the Parks and Rec Facebook page, @LaurelParksRec.
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