SPAR and Jacksonville Magazine are excited to bring you the annual Springfield Holiday Tree Lighting & Lantern Parade, Presented by M&M Homes! Join us for a festive evening filled with holiday cheer, live music, food trucks, local vendors, and plenty of community fun. It's a night to celebrate the holiday spirit with family and friends, featuring the iconic lighting of the Springfield tree and a magical lantern parade!
Schedule:
5:00 PM: The festivities begin! Enjoy live music by Yuleslide while exploring local vendors and food trucks. Lantern pickup also starts, so grab yours to light up the night!
6:30 PM: As the band wraps up, the lantern parade will commence, lighting up the streets of Springfield.
7:00 PM: Parade-goers will return to the park for the grand lighting of the holiday tree. Have your photo taken with Santa, then get cozy for a special outdoor screening of Miracle on 34th Street under the stars.
9:00 PM: Event concludes.
This event is FREE to attend. If you'd like to purchase a lantern ahead of time, lantern packages are available at tinyurl.com/GetLanterns2025 . Pre-purchased lanterns will be available for pick-up at the event. Don’t miss out on this wonderful holiday tradition filled with lights, music, and the spirit of the season!
Bring your lantern, your holiday cheer, and enjoy an evening that lights up the community!
You may also like the following events from Springfield Preservation and Revitalization (SPAR):
- This month, 24th October, 06:30 pm, Historic Springfield Bike-A-Boo, Presented by TerraWise Homes in Jacksonville
- Next month, 7th November, 08:00 am, Community Cleanup: Porchfest Foot Print in Ferris
- Next month, 21st November, 04:00 pm, Community Cleanup: Klutho Park Disc Golf Course in Jacksonville
