Lite Up the Village | Lake George | November 25

Saturday, November 25, 2023
3:00 PM 9:00 PM

Shephard Park Lake George Village Canada Street Lake George, NY, 12845 United States (map)

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Lake George Celebrates an Adirondack Christmas with its Annual “Lite Up the Village” Festival

Every year the Village of Lake George is lit by thousands of lights to celebrate the holiday season. “Lite Up the Village” is a free event that takes place in Shepard Park featuring fireworks, live music, a holiday parade, Santa Claus, hot chocolate, and more.

Don’t forget your Christmas sweater to participate in the Crazy & Ugly Sweater Contest. The winner will receive a $100 gift certificate.

At approximately 6:00 pm, everyone in Shepard Park will join the countdown to Lite up the Village, followed immediately by a spectacular fireworks show over the lake.

Lake George's Shepard Park lit up for the holidays

Following the fireworks, grab a spot on Canada Street to watch the Parade of Holiday Lights at 7:00 pm. Local Fire Departments compete for cash prizes awarded at a complimentary refreshment hour at the Lake George American Legion.

The Parade escorts Santa and Mrs. Claus to the Lake George Volunteer Fire Department on Ottawa Street, where families are invited to meet with them after the Parade. The Lake George Community Band will fill the fire department with holiday music while you wait to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus!

Lake George Village merchants will be offering special sales all day as well as refreshments.

The current schedule is below. Check the Village of Lake George Facebook page for current updates.

Saturday, November 25
- 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Live Music with Susie Q, Matt Donnelly, & the Newell family – Shepard Park
- 5:30 pm – Crazy & Ugly Sweater Contest – Shepard Park
- 6:00 pm – Village Illumination
- 6:05 pm – Fireworks
- 6:15 pm – Parade of Holiday Lights
- After Parade – Arrival of Santa Claus – Lake George Volunteer Fire Department (179 Ottawa Street). The Awards Ceremony for the Parade will be at the American Legion (3932 NY-9L)

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