LAKEWOOD, Ohio — It's one of the most joyous traditions in Northeast Ohio: Light Up Lakewood is coming back this holiday season!
LakewoodAlive's 17th annual holiday festival is happening on Saturday, December 2, from 4 p.m.- 8 p.m.
"Sponsored by First Federal Lakewood and presented by LakewoodAlive, Light Up Lakewood celebrates the season and the richness of our city’s vibrancy. This free, family-friendly event on Detroit Avenue in Downtown Lakewood features a holiday parade, lighting ceremony, winter fireworks, The Roundstone Beer Garden, Holiday Train, live music, ice carvings, hot chocolate, food trucks, children’s games and more," a news release said.
People who participate are invited to stroll around Lakewood's downtown district while stopping in at local shops along the way. They can also grab a bite at any of the restaurants while taking in the sights and sounds, holiday lights, and carolers. It's one of the biggest holiday celebrations in Northeast Ohio.
Schedule of Events for Light Up Lakewood 2023:
• 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Ongoing performances with a surprise visitor
• 4 p.m. – Festival Kickoff
• Holiday Market at the Lakewood Masonic Temple
• The Roundstone Beer Garden sponsored by Roundstone Insurance on Detroit Avenue between Belle and Marlowe Avenues with exclusive beer sponsor Immigrant Son Brewery.
• Food Trucks
• Outdoor Vendors
• DJs spinning festive tunes
• 4-8 p.m. – Santa visits in front of Lakewood Public Library
• 5 p.m. – Holiday Parade starting at Belle and Detroit Avenues, headed westbound on Detroit Avenue
• 5:30-8 p.m. – Live music at the City Center Main Stage
• 6:30 p.m. – Lighting Ceremony at Main Stage at City Center Park (in front of the Marc’s Plaza)
• 7 p.m. – Fireworks Show sponsored by First Federal Lakewood over Kauffman Park
• 7:45 p.m. – Final Pour at The Roundstone Beer Garden
“We are excited to once again welcome our neighbors and visitors from across the region for Light Up Lakewood, our signature community event," said Ian Andrews, Executive Director of LakewoodAlive. "Whether you're feeling the spirit of the holiday season or simply wish to enjoy a festive, family-friendly community atmosphere, no event better showcases our city's vibrancy than this long-standing Lakewood tradition.”
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