City of Lights returns

Saturday, November 29

  • PARADE

    The annual City of Lights parade welcomes the holiday season with the arrival of Mr. and Mrs. Claus to light JFK Plaza and the Wannalancit smokestack.

  • FESTIVAL FUN

    City of Lights is a family event with something for everyone. Main attractions include the Holiday Parade, Photos with Santa, a holiday movie screening at the Donahue Family Academic Arts Center and the annual hot chocolate and storefront decorating contests (vote for your favorite!).

FAMILY QUIET SPACES

In support of making the fun accessible to all Lowellians, a family quiet space will be available at Pollard Memorial Library during City of Lights from 1:30-4:30PM. This space is open to neurodivergent individuals, nursing parents, or those who may need a break.

2025 Sponsors

Thank you to all of our sponsors whose contributions make City of Lights possible!

 
 

 PRODUCING PARTNERS

MERRIMACK RIVER SPONSORS

CANAL SPONSOR

CONCORD RIVER SPONSORS

SMOKESTACK SPONSOR

MILL SPONSORS

TMI Properties

Washington Savings Bank

Woodard and Curran

COBBLESTONE SPONSORS

Lowell Sun Charities

UMass Lowell

LOWELLIAN SPONSORS

Albert E.J. Bergeron Insurance Agency

Fred C. Church Insurance

Greater Lowell Community Foundation

Heritage Home Service

Jack and Terri O'Connor

Lowell Development & Financial Corporation

Lowell Management Group

TH McCoy Restaurant Group

The Lowell Plan

Ten Men, Inc.

FRIENDS OF LOWELL SPONSORS

Athenian Corner

Boulay Law Firm, LLC

Brew’d Awakening Coffeehaus

Committee to Elect Rita Mercier

James F. O'Donnell & Sons Funeral Home

Marcotte Law Firm, LLC

Mark G. Gilchrist, MD, LLC

Middlesex Community College

O’Hearn Insurance Agency