Through our brilliant events and festivals, you’ll experience the vibrance of the Champaign-Urbana area! Discover something new every day!
Note: Fundraisers, sales, and meetings related to membership-based groups are not included on the calendar.
Parade of Lights
Downtown Champaign
The 25th Annual Parade of Lights is back and better than ever.
Grab your spot along the parade route for the best parade in CU!
More than fifty lighted floats, marching bands, and even Santa
will bring the streets of Downtown to life for this official start to the holiday season.
The parade ends near the brand new Downtown Plaza,
where Stanta himself will light the tree.
Join us for all-day activities at WinterFest
and end the day under the tree with friends and family!
5pm Parade
6:15pm Tree Lighting in Downtown Plaza