# Christmas parades and tree lightings in Fairfield County, 2026

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

- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- 3 parades and tree lightings with 2026 dates
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## Christmas parades

- **Stamford Downtown Parade Spectacular** at Downtown Stamford, Stamford. When: Sun, Nov 22, 2026. Time: 12–2pm. Price: See the event page. A giant-balloon parade through downtown the Sunday before Thanksgiving. Official page: https://stamford-downtown.com/event/stamford-downtown-parade-spectacular/ (checked 2026-10-30)

## Tree lightings and lighting nights

- **Light the Lights Winter Festival** at Downtown Danbury, Danbury, CT. When: Sat, Dec 5, 2026. Time: 4pm to 7pm. Price: Free. Downtown Danbury lights its 40-foot tree, with a fire truck parade as the evening's main event, plus holiday music and cookies. Official page: https://citycenterdanbury.com/event/2026-light-the-lights-winter-festival/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Heights & Lights** at Landmark Square, Downtown Stamford. When: Sun, Dec 6, 2026. Time: See the event page. Price: See the event page. Santa, Rudolph and the Grinch rappel down one of downtown’s tallest buildings. Official page: https://stamford-downtown.com/event/heights-lights/ (checked 2026-10-30)

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## FAQ

### When is the Christmas parade in Fairfield County in 2026?
Stamford Downtown Parade Spectacular: Sun, Nov 22, 2026, 12–2pm (Stamford).

### When is the Christmas tree lighting in Fairfield County?
Light the Lights Winter Festival at Downtown Danbury: Sat, Dec 5, 2026, 4pm to 7pm. Heights & Lights at Landmark Square: Sun, Dec 6, 2026, See the event page.

### Are Christmas parades and tree lightings in Fairfield County free?
One of the three we list are free to watch: Light the Lights Winter Festival. 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: Stamford Downtown Parade Spectacular and Heights & Lights. 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 30, 2026, and we recheck them every week through early December. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).