Festival of Lights
December 5, 2025
Celebrate the sparkle and joy of the holiday season! Downtown Brookings will be lit up and ready for your family to enjoy the 30th Annual Festival of Lights celebration. Pre-parade activities begin as early as 4 p.m. and the parade kicks-off at 7 p.m.
Extra Special Events
Mayor’s Holiday Tree Lighting at 6 p.m. outside the Brookings Activity Center
Meet two of Santa’s reindeer from 5-7 p.m. outside of the Children’s Museum
Tune your car radios to KCountry 102.3 for Christmas music from 6:30-8 p.m.
Participating Downtown Businesses
Will be updated closer to the event.
Wondrous Windows
While you explore Downtown Brookings at the Festival of Lights, vote for your favorite holiday window display as part of our Wondrous Window competition. Learn more here.
Event Sponsors
Interested in sponsoring this event? Please email director@downtownbrookings.com for more info.