Wisconsin really knows how to deck the halls – during the long nights of the holiday season, every town shines brightly with twinkling light displays. Some places in Wisconsin shine especially bright. Celebration of Lights is arguably the best holiday light display in Wisconsin, and it can be found in the heart of Oshkosh. This spectacular Christmas event dazzles visitors with more than a million twinkling lights! It’s an unforgettable spectacle that's worth a trip to Oshkosh – here’s what you need to know to visit the event this year.
The Oshkosh Celebration of Lights has been a holiday tradition in Oshkosh for more than two decades.
The event takes place in Menominee Park, right on the shore of Lake Winnebago. The location makes the event particularly beautiful – the lights reflect in the water.
It’s a huge event, drawing more than 16,000 vehicles to the park every year. It’s one of the largest and most dazzling light displays in the Midwest.
The driving route in the park covers 1.2 miles, and it passes more than 120 trees filled with lights – one is 100 feet tall! Local radio stations provide music for the event.
The event also includes appearances by Santa, horse-drawn carriage rides, and a Celebration of Lights Gift Shop.
You can feel good while enjoying this special event. It doesn’t just raise support for local charities, it raises tons – specifically, it collects about 7 tons of food donations every year!
The event runs from the day after Thanksgiving through December 31. See hours, ticket information, and more on the Celebration of Lights website. Once you’ve taken in some of the state’s best holiday lights in Oshkosh, here’s where to find some of the best holiday chocolates – you can buy them right in Oshkosh!
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