Illustration of a lit evergreen tree with a gold star and red baubles as small townsfolk gather in a snowy village at night (Light Up Vermilion)
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Light Up Vermilion

Visitors gather in downtown Vermilion for an evening of holiday shopping, festive activities, and seasonal cheer. The celebration features a fleet of illuminated drones synchronized to music, creating animated images, patterns, and storytelling visuals across the night sky.

Fri, Dec 4, 2026 All ages

Location

Downtown Vermilion · VERMILION, OH 44089 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Families and holiday shoppers

Vibe

Festive and communal

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Stay downtown into the evening for the drone light show, which fills the night sky with moving images set to music.
  • Come early and do some holiday shopping downtown, since the evening combines the light show with shopping and festive activities.
  • Dress warmly because you'll be outside watching the night sky over downtown in early December.
  • Sponsor a drone or buy raffle tickets through Main Street Vermilion if you want to support the 25th anniversary show.

Special Events & Promotions

  • New this year: a drone light show set to music over downtown, marking Main Street Vermilion's 25th anniversary.
  • You can sponsor a drone in the show through Main Street Vermilion.
  • Drone raffle tickets are sold through Main Street Vermilion.

Links & Contact

Run by Main Street Vermilion

Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their website.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's new this year?

A drone light show over downtown Vermilion, set to music, celebrates Main Street Vermilion's 25th anniversary. Lit-up drones fly in formation to create moving images, patterns and stories in the night sky.

What else is there besides the drone show?

Downtown fills with holiday shopping, festive activities and seasonal cheer, along with a community tree lighting.

How can I support the event?

You can sponsor a drone in the show or buy drone raffle tickets through Main Street Vermilion.

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