The day after Thanksgiving, Friday, November 27, 2026
There’s nothing quite like a lighted parade to spark off the holiday season! Join us in Downtown Beloit for this wonderful holiday tradition!
Live Music, Santa’s Arrival, Tree Lighting, Parade, Photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus and a FIREWORKS Show!!!
Calling all lighted floats…Contact us if you would like to participate in the parade. Nonprofit/church/school/neighborhood category fee is $10 cash. Commercial/business category fee is $15 cash. Â All cash is collected at the staging area and benefit Caritas.
2026 Event Sponsors:
Advia Credit Union Financial Advisors, Bank First, Beloit Daily News, Beloit Sky Carp, Blackhawk Technical College, Bucciferro Family McDonald’s, Fairbanks Morse Defense, Geronimo Hospitality Group, Iron Country, Nowlan Law, Stateline Mental Health Services, The Beat, Ultimate FX, UW Whitewater – Rock County, Visit Beloit
International Flavors & Fragrances, The Lincoln Academy