36th Annual Celebration of Lights Christmas Parade

Overview

Albany, get ready for “A Candy Cane Christmas!”

The 36th Annual Celebration of Lights returns to Downtown Albany on Saturday, December 5, 2026!

Downtown will transform into a holiday wonderland filled with twinkling lights, peppermint stripes, festive music, seasonal treats, and plenty of Christmas cheer. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

EVENT SCHEDULE

4:00 PM — Vendors & Food Trucks Open
4:45 PM — Live Entertainment Begins
6:00 PM — Parade Starts

WAYS TO GET INVOLVED

Parade Participation
Bring the theme to life with creative floats, costumes, and displays!
Register here: https://forms.albanyga.gov/Forms/christmasparade

Vendor Opportunities
Our Christmas Village is back with a candy-coated twist! Spaces are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Apply here: https://forms.albanyga.gov/Forms/christmasvendor

Volunteer Opportunities
Help us bring the holiday magic to life!
Sign up here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx...

Let’s come together to celebrate community, creativity, and holiday cheer as we make this year’s Celebration of Lights the sweetest and brightest one yet!

For more information, visit:
https://downtown.albanyga.gov/Attra.../Celebration-of-Lights
or call (229) 483-7665.