Downtown Aurora is gearing up for its annual Winter Lights festival, set for Friday, November 20, with programming beginning at 6 p.m. and a parade, tree lighting, drone show, music and photos with Santa. The parade steps off at 6:30 p.m. along Downer Place, running from Water Street to River Street.
This year’s lineup includes a parade, tree lighting ceremony, drone light show, live music and photo opportunities with Santa.
Street closures tied to the event begin at 6 p.m. the night of the festival, matching the start of the broader Winter Lights program. Parade-goers hoping for a good vantage point for both the parade and the drone show can find one option along the Downer Place bridges, which offer views of the tree lighting and the drone light show overhead.
Parade Route and Parking Details
The parade path is set along Downer Place, stretching from Water Street to River Street in the heart of downtown Aurora. The procession steps off at 6:30 p.m., a half hour after the broader festival begins…