Longmont residents can ring in the holidays with a “progressive” holiday lighting from Roosevelt Park through downtown. Light Up Longmont is on Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. This “new” format should be a lot of fun and a change from the traditional lighting ceremony.

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Start at Roosevelt Park’s Ice Pavilion for opening night with fire pit and hot cocoa, then help Santa and his cast of holiday characters turn on the lights at the park.
For some added holiday cheer, follow Santa & friends to light up other spaces downtown!
5 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Fire Pit & Hot Cocoa at the Ice Pavilion
5:30 p.m.: Santa & Friends Light Up Roosevelt Park
6 p.m.: Santa & Friends Light Up the Tree at 6th Ave. Plaza
6:30 p.m.: Santa & Friends Light Up St. Stephen’s Plaza
6 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Music, Crafts, & Cookies at St. Stephen’s Plaza
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