The best way to spread Christmas cheer may be singing loud for all to hear, but a massive holiday lights display certainly doesn’t hurt. Each year, Light Up Lakewood dazzles Greater Cleveland natives with beautiful displays, festivities, and a seemingly endless supply of cheer. Bundle up, because you’ll want to check out this cheerful annual event!
Lakewood is a scenic suburban city whose shore is actually visible from Downtown Cleveland.
Erik Drost/Flickr As one of Cleveland’s early suburbs, this historic community is full of old-school charm. It’s home to over 50,000 people, and this population loves to celebrate.
As winter sets its sights on the city, Lakewood becomes both frosty and festive.
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And the streets start buzzing with activity.
City of Lakewood, Ohio - Municipal Government/Facebook This annual event is Light Up Lakewood, organized by LakewoodAlive. This massive holiday celebration is coveted by Lakewood residents and Greater Clevelanders alike, and it’s always oodles of fun.
For more than a decade and a half, Light Up Lakewood has infused the community with endless cheer.
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The fun takes place on the first Saturday in December, with festivities occurring from 4 to 8 p.m.
LakewoodAlive/Facebook Expect music, food trucks, caroling, and fun from local businesses. You might even decide to get colorful and dress up… and if you do, you’ll fit right in!
This free annual event features live ice carvings, a parade, a lighting ceremony, food, games, and more.
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Adults will love swinging by the beer garden…
LakewoodAlive/Facebook This year’s Roundstone Beer Garden opens to visitors right as the festival kicks off at 4 p.m. and continues with the merrymaking until 7:45. While beer may make you feel warm, remember to bundle up… and, as you can see, Ralphie-inspired pink bunny suits are an appropriate option.
…and the whole family will love climbing aboard the holiday train.
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When the parade kicks off, you never know who you’ll see walking around town!
LakewoodAlive/Facebook The parade, which heads westbound down Detroit Avenue starting at Belle Avenue, kicks off at 5 p.m. As it starts to get dark, the twinklin’ lights feel truly magical. You’ll see lights on floats, on buildings, and even on people!
And, when all is said and done, Santa himself might even come to town.
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The fun festivities conclude with an epic firework show and a lingering sense of holiday cheer.
LakewoodAlive/Facebook The fireworks show begins at 7 p.m., and it truly wraps up an evening of fun with a bang. Mark your calendar for this year’s event, because you won’t wanna miss it!
Light Up Lakewood is an incredible annual festival that shouldn’t be missed. Do you have any unforgettable photos from last year’s celebration? Share them with us in the comments!
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As one of Cleveland’s early suburbs, this historic community is full of old-school charm. It’s home to over 50,000 people, and this population loves to celebrate.
City of Lakewood, Ohio - Municipal Government/Facebook
This annual event is Light Up Lakewood, organized by LakewoodAlive. This massive holiday celebration is coveted by Lakewood residents and Greater Clevelanders alike, and it’s always oodles of fun.
LakewoodAlive/Facebook
Expect music, food trucks, caroling, and fun from local businesses. You might even decide to get colorful and dress up… and if you do, you’ll fit right in!
This year’s Roundstone Beer Garden opens to visitors right as the festival kicks off at 4 p.m. and continues with the merrymaking until 7:45. While beer may make you feel warm, remember to bundle up… and, as you can see, Ralphie-inspired pink bunny suits are an appropriate option.
The parade, which heads westbound down Detroit Avenue starting at Belle Avenue, kicks off at 5 p.m. As it starts to get dark, the twinklin’ lights feel truly magical. You’ll see lights on floats, on buildings, and even on people!
The fireworks show begins at 7 p.m., and it truly wraps up an evening of fun with a bang. Mark your calendar for this year’s event, because you won’t wanna miss it!
The lights in Lakewood make it like a scene from a Hallmark movie. If you’re looking for even more Hallmark-worthy towns, check out our list of scenic towns to visit during the holidays.
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