City of Lights returns
Saturday, November 29, 2025
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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.
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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, family quiet spaces will be available to the public during the event. These locations are open to neurodivergent individuals, nursing parents, or those who may need a break.
2024 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
National Grid
COBBLESTONE SPONSORS
Lowell Sun Charities
UMass Lowell
Mass Pirates
Rescom Exteriors
LOWELLIAN SPONSORS
Albert E.J. Bergeron Insurance Agency
Cobblestones
Eno Martin Law PLLC
Fred C. Church Insurance
Greater Lowell Community Foundation
Jack and Terri O'Connor
Lowell Development & Financial Corporation
Lowell Management Group
Mill City Environmental
Mosiac Lowell
TH McCoy Restaurant Group
The Lowell Plan