LIGHT UP CARLISLE 2026!

NATIONAL LAMPOON’S? NOPE!
IT’S A CARLISLE CHRISTMAS VACATION!

Clark Griswold has nothing on Carlisle this year! We’re bringing the lights, the laughs, the holiday cheer, and most importantly… SANTA CLAUS!

HELP US BRING SANTA TO DOWNTOWN CARLISLE!

Join us for our 2nd Annual Light Up Carlisle Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 12th!

PARADE DETAILS

Saturday, December 12, 2026

Lineup begins at 4:15 PM

Parade starts at 4:45 PM

Starts at North Park

Ends at the Chamber Building

VEHICLE-ONLY PARADE — NO WALKING!

We want to see Carlisle light up the streets! Decorate your ride, pile on the Christmas lights, and get creative!

Golf Carts

Side-by-Sides

Cars

Trucks

Tractors

If it’s on wheels, decorate it and join the fun!

NO WALKING ENTRIES — ALL PARADE PARTICIPANTS MUST BE IN VEHICLES!

PARADE ENTRY FEE — HELP US SPREAD CHRISTMAS CHEER!

ONE NEW, UNOPENED TOY IN ITS ORIGINAL BOX OR PACKAGING PER PARADE VEHICLE.

Bring your toy donation with you when you arrive for parade lineup at North Park, beginning at 4:15 PM.

All toys collected will be donated to a local organization or toy drive to help bring Christmas joy to children in our community!

Watching the parade? No toy donation is required! Come enjoy the lights, cheer on the participants, and help us welcome Santa to Carlisle!

THE FUN DOESN’T END WITH THE PARADE!

DOWNTOWN CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES — 5:00–7:00 PM!

Stick around downtown Carlisle for two hours of Christmas magic and family fun!

Christmas Tree Lighting following the parade

Cookie Decorating

Christmas Ornament Making

Live Reindeer

Christmas Carolers

Indoor Farmers Market

Photos with Santa

Letter Writing to Santa

CARLISLE, WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Get those golf carts glowing, tractors twinkling, trucks shining, and side-by-sides sparkling!

Whether you’re participating in the parade or cheering from the sidewalks, let’s give Santa a welcome he won’t forget!

LET’S MAKE DOWNTOWN CARLISLE SHINE BRIGHTER THAN THE GRISWOLD HOUSE!

Mark your calendars, invite your friends, and help us LIGHT UP CARLISLE!

DECEMBER 12TH — A CARLISLE CHRISTMAS VACATION!