# Christmas parades and tree lightings in Cleveland, 2026

> We found six Christmas parades and tree lightings in and around Cleveland with 2026 dates: three parades and three tree lightings and lighting nights, five free to watch. Each one has the date, start time, price and a link to the organizer’s page.

- Last checked: 2026-10-21
- 6 parades and tree lightings with 2026 dates
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## Christmas parades

- **Medina Candlelight Walk** at Public Square and Broadway St., Medina. When: Nov 20 – Nov 22. Time: Tree lighting Fri. 7 p.m.; parade and fireworks Sat. Price: Free. The mayor lights the tree at the gazebo on Friday night. Saturday brings the parade, with fireworks over Broadway right after if the weather holds. Official page: https://www.mainstreetmedina.com/candlelight-walk (checked 2026-10-31)
- **Avon Lake Light Up the Park** at Veterans' Memorial Park, 32756 Lake Road, Avon Lake. When: Sat, Nov 21, 2026. Time: 3–6 p.m.; Light Parade 5:45, lighting about 6. Price: Free. The second annual Light Parade rolls in at 5:45. The park lighting follows right after, around 6. Official page: https://www.avonlake.org/events/2026/11/e/ (checked 2026-10-31)
- **Light Up Lakewood** at Downtown Lakewood, Detroit Ave. between Arthur and Marlowe, Lakewood. When: Sat, Dec 5, 2026. Time: 4–8 p.m. Price: Free to watch. A holiday parade and lighting along Detroit Avenue. Official page: https://lakewoodalive.org/event/light-up-lakewood-2026/ (checked 2026-10-21)

## Tree lightings and lighting nights

- **Crocker Park Tree Lighting** at Center Circle, 189 Crocker Park Blvd., Westlake. When: Sat, Nov 21, 2026. Time: Block party 4–8 p.m.; Santa lights the tree at 7. Price: Free. A holiday block party fills the streets all afternoon. Santa arrives at 7 to light the big tree in Center Circle. Official page: https://crockerpark.com/events/tree-lighting/ (checked 2026-10-31)
- **Hudson Lighting of the Greens** at Clocktower and Gazebo Greens, Downtown Hudson. When: Fri, Nov 27, 2026. Time: 4:30–7 p.m.; main festivities on the Gazebo Green 5–7 p.m. Price: Not listed. Downtown Hudson lights up with the flip of a switch; food trucks on E. Main St. from 4 to 7 p.m. Official page: https://hudson.oh.us/calendar.aspx?EID=5206 (checked 2026-10-21)
- **WinterLand Kickoff and Tree Lighting** at Public Square, 50 Public Square, Cleveland, OH 44113. When: Sat, Nov 28, 2026. Time: Noon–5:30 p.m.; tree lightings every half hour from 5:30 p.m. Price: Free. Trackless train rides, s'mores at firepits, Santa, the ice rink and the new Illuminate CLE holiday light show. Official page: https://www.thisiscleveland.com/events/event-calendar/winterland (checked 2026-10-18)

## Parades and tree lightings that come back every year

- [Hudson Lighting of the Greens](https://littlesweekly.com/cleveland/events/hudson-lighting-of-the-greens-clocktower-gazebo/): next dates Nov 27, 2026
- [WinterLand Kickoff and Tree Lighting](https://littlesweekly.com/cleveland/events/winterland-kickoff-and-tree-lighting-public-square/): next dates Nov 28, 2026
- [Light Up Lakewood](https://littlesweekly.com/cleveland/events/light-up-lakewood-downtown/): next dates Dec 5, 2026

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## FAQ

### When is the Christmas parade in Cleveland in 2026?
Medina Candlelight Walk: Nov 20 – Nov 22, Tree lighting Fri. 7 p.m.; parade and fireworks Sat. (Medina). Avon Lake Light Up the Park: Sat, Nov 21, 2026, 3–6 p.m.; Light Parade 5:45, lighting about 6 (Avon Lake). Light Up Lakewood: Sat, Dec 5, 2026, 4–8 p.m. (Detroit Ave. between Arthur and Marlowe, Lakewood).

### When is the Christmas tree lighting in Cleveland?
Crocker Park Tree Lighting at Center Circle, 189 Crocker Park Blvd.: Sat, Nov 21, 2026, Block party 4–8 p.m.; Santa lights the tree at 7. Hudson Lighting of the Greens at Clocktower and Gazebo Greens: Fri, Nov 27, 2026, 4:30–7 p.m.; main festivities on the Gazebo Green 5–7 p.m. WinterLand Kickoff and Tree Lighting at Public Square: Sat, Nov 28, 2026, Noon–5:30 p.m.; tree lightings every half hour from 5:30 p.m.

### Are Christmas parades and tree lightings in Cleveland free?
Five of the six we list are free to watch: Medina Candlelight Walk, Crocker Park Tree Lighting, Avon Lake Light Up the Park and WinterLand Kickoff and Tree Lighting. Some charge for extras like Santa photos or rides, and each card says so.

### Which are best for little kids?
Daytime ones are easiest with toddlers: Avon Lake Light Up the Park and WinterLand Kickoff and Tree Lighting. Evening ones start after dark and are colder, so bring layers and a blanket for the stroller. Get there early for a curb spot near the start so little ones can see.

### How do you check these parades and tree lightings?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 21, 2026, and we recheck them every week through early December. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).