The Celebrate Laconia Lights Festival opens November 29, 2025 at 9am. The festivities will kick off with the Santa Shuffle 5K Run/Walk at 9am. Food Trucks will be set up on Canal Street by 12pm. Local Businesses will be open and there will be activities for the family and kids. Come down enjoy some great food, activities, and decorate your tree.  Finish the day with the Lights Festival Holiday Parade, beginning at 4:30pm. 

 

Santa Shuffle 5K Run/Walk - Saturday, November 29. 2025 at 9am. Sponsored by The Downtown Gym

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Food Court - Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 12:00pm, Canal Street

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Kids Activities - Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 12:00pm, Downtown Laconia at The Mill on the 3rd floor.

 

Lights Festival Holiday Parade - Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 5:00pm

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SPONSOR A TREE: City on the Lakes Holiday Walk - Saturday, November 29, 2025 - December 28, 2025. 

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Tree Decorating Competition - Register before Pending. Voting starts Pending and ends December 24, 2025

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