The 30th annual Lights in the Parkway display will be back November 27, 2026, through January 6, 2027! (closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve, New Years Day)
The event transforms more than a mile of Lehigh Parkway into a spectacular winter wonderland, illuminated by a quarter-million dazzling lights! Join us this season as we celebrate the grand finale of our nation’s 250th Anniversary with a special patriotic section featuring a soaring American eagle surrounded by brilliant red, white, and blue lights. And that’s not all—be on the lookout for this season’s exciting new displays! See if you can spot the new skyscraper display, along with a separate new community display made possible through the generosity of our community and partnership with the Parknership! Ticket proceeds benefit local non-profit organizations.
2026 will see a continued series of Mondays at Lights in the Parkway where people are invited to walk, run or bike through the lights from 5:30-10:00 on Mondays. No reservations are required.
These nights will feature partnerships with local groups to celebrate diverse cultural traditions and themes as well as Santa’s Mailbox to send your letters to Santa:
- November 30: Lights in the Parkway’s - 30th Year Anniversary Celebration - This year, we’re celebrating our 30th Anniversary by bringing back one of the most nostalgic experiences of all—the beloved Horse & Carriage rides (more details to follow) and live entertainment by a True Love Story.
- December 7: Hanukkah Celebration in partnership with the Jewish Community Center of the Lehigh Valley.
- December 14: Polar Express – Polar Express Experience and a Movie in the Park featuring the movie “The Polar Express.” (more details to follow)
- December 21: Christmas Celebration with Santa and his Reindeer featuring a Letters to Santa Station in partnership with Bill Rhodes, Board of Recreation Member and live entertainment by a True Love Story.
- December 28: Kwanzaa Celebration in partnership with Resurrected Life Community Church.
- January 4: Three Kings Day with live nativity scene, and a live parranda in partnership with La Mega, ICDI, United Way and PRCP and live entertainment by a True Love Story.
We thank the following sponsors for their support during the 2025 season. If you're interested in sponsoring this year, please contact events@allentownpa.gov.
List of 2025 sponsors.
2026 Sponsorship Information Sheet
Click to view street closures, frequently asked questions, and parking for Move it Mondays.