# Christmas parades and tree lightings in Indianapolis, 2026

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

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

- **Christmas in Pendleton Parade** at Downtown Pendleton, Pendleton. When: Sat, Nov 14, 2026. Time: Evening; 2026 start time not posted yet. Price: Free to watch. A lighted parade with the theme “Hometown Christmas”, and Santa rides at the end. Official page: https://www.mainstreetpendleton.com/parade-rules-regulations-wavier (checked 2026-10-21)
- **Christmas in the Village Parade & Tree Lighting** at Main Street, Zionsville, Zionsville. When: Sat, Nov 28, 2026. Time: 5–6:30 p.m.; parade steps off at 5 p.m. Price: Free to watch. The parade runs from Eagle Elementary to Old National Bank on South Main Street, and Santa and Mrs. Claus light the tree right after. Official page: https://business.zionsvillechamber.org/calendar/Details/2026-christmas-in-the-village-parade-tree-lighting-1848977 (checked 2026-10-21)
- **Shelbyville Mistletoe Market & Holiday Parade** at Public Square, Shelbyville, Shelbyville. When: Fri, Dec 4, 2026. Time: 5–8 p.m.; parade 7 p.m. Price: Free to watch. The Mistletoe Market runs on the Public Square from 5 p.m., and the city’s holiday parade starts at 7 p.m. A route map isn’t posted yet. Official page: https://shelbyville.in.gov/FormCenter/General-Forms-4/2026-Christmas-Parade-Registration-115 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Christmas Under the Stars** at Downtown Brownsburg and Town Hall Green, 61 N. Green St., Brownsburg, IN. When: Sat, Dec 5, 2026. Time: 4–8 p.m.; parade 6 p.m., tree lighting 7:15 p.m. Price: Free to watch. The parade starts on Main St. at Eastern Ave., heads west to Green St., then north to Enderly Ave. Santa’s Workshop crafts with the library run 4–8 p.m. in Eaton Hall, and Santa photos are 5:30–6:30 and 7:15–8 p.m. Official page: https://www.brownsburg.org/520/Christmas-Under-The-Stars (checked 2026-10-21)
- **Noblesville Holiday in Lights Parade** at Downtown Noblesville, Noblesville. When: Sat, Dec 5, 2026. Time: 6:30pm. Price: Free. The city's fourth lighted holiday parade rolls through downtown after dark. Noblesville Main Street runs Deck the Downtown from 4 to 8pm the same day. Official page: https://www.noblesville.in.gov/798/Holiday-in-Lights-Parade (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Broad Ripple Lights Up Festival & Twilight Parade** at Broad Ripple Village, Broad Ripple. When: Sun, Dec 6, 2026. Time: 3–6:30 p.m.; parade 5:30 p.m., tree lighting 6 p.m. Price: Free to watch. For kids: The organizer says there are plenty of viewing spots along the route. The festival’s Wonderland Village has holiday activities for children and visits with Santa from 3 to 6 p.m. Official page: https://www.broadrippleindy.org/broad-ripple-lights-up/ (checked 2026-10-21)

## Tree lightings and lighting nights

- **Holidays in Carmel Kick-off and Tree Lighting** at Carter Green and City Center, Carmel, Carmel. When: Sat, Nov 21, 2026. Time: Evening; see event page. Price: Free. Santa and his reindeer visit before the countdown to the city's holiday tree lighting at Christkindlmarkt. Official page: https://www.carmel.in.gov/our-city/experience/events-and-festivals/holidays-in-carmel/holidays-in-carmel-kick-off (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Circle of Lights** at Monument Circle, 1 Monument Circle, Indianapolis, IN 46204. When: Fri, Nov 27, 2026. Time: Evening; 2026 times not posted yet. Price: Free. The lighting of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument, with Santa, food trucks and live music. Go early with a stroller; the Circle gets packed. Official page: https://downtownindy.org/events/circle-of-lights (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Westfield in Lights** at Grand Junction Plaza, 225 S. Union St., Westfield, IN. When: Sat, Dec 5, 2026. Time: Tree lighting 6 p.m. Price: Free to attend; Santa photo sessions $15 (registration from Nov 5); Ice Ribbon skate sessions extra. Holiday performers on the main stage, a Build-A-Buddy activity and vendors. Official page: https://www.westfieldin.gov/387/Westfield-in-Lights (checked 2026-10-21)

## Parades and tree lightings that come back every year

- [Christmas in Pendleton Parade](https://littlesweekly.com/indianapolis/events/christmas-in-pendleton-parade-downtown/): next dates Nov 14, 2026
- [Circle of Lights](https://littlesweekly.com/indianapolis/events/circle-of-lights-monument/): next dates Nov 27, 2026
- [Christmas in the Village Parade & Tree Lighting](https://littlesweekly.com/indianapolis/events/christmas-in-the-village-parade-and-tree-lighting-main-street/): next dates Nov 28, 2026
- [Shelbyville Mistletoe Market & Holiday Parade](https://littlesweekly.com/indianapolis/events/shelbyville-mistletoe-market-and-holiday-parade-public-square/): next dates Dec 4, 2026
- [Christmas Under the Stars](https://littlesweekly.com/indianapolis/events/christmas-under-the-stars-downtown-brownsburg-town-hall/): next dates Dec 5, 2026
- [Westfield in Lights](https://littlesweekly.com/indianapolis/events/westfield-in-lights-grand-junction-plaza/): next dates Dec 5, 2026
- [Broad Ripple Lights Up Festival & Twilight Parade](https://littlesweekly.com/indianapolis/events/broad-ripple-lights-up-festival-and-twilight-parade-village/): next dates Dec 6, 2026

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## FAQ

### When is the Christmas parade in Indianapolis in 2026?
Christmas in Pendleton Parade: Sat, Nov 14, 2026, Evening; 2026 start time not posted yet (Pendleton). Christmas in the Village Parade & Tree Lighting: Sat, Nov 28, 2026, 5–6:30 p.m.; parade steps off at 5 p.m. (Zionsville). Shelbyville Mistletoe Market & Holiday Parade: Fri, Dec 4, 2026, 5–8 p.m.; parade 7 p.m. (Shelbyville). Christmas Under the Stars: Sat, Dec 5, 2026, 4–8 p.m.; parade 6 p.m., tree lighting 7:15 p.m. Plus two more on this page.

### When is the Christmas tree lighting in Indianapolis?
Holidays in Carmel Kick-off and Tree Lighting at Carter Green and City Center, Carmel: Sat, Nov 21, 2026, Evening; see event page. Circle of Lights at Monument Circle: Fri, Nov 27, 2026, Evening; 2026 times not posted yet. Westfield in Lights at Grand Junction Plaza: Sat, Dec 5, 2026, Tree lighting 6 p.m.

### Are Christmas parades and tree lightings in Indianapolis free?
All of the ones we list are free to watch: Christmas in Pendleton Parade, Holidays in Carmel Kick-off and Tree Lighting, Circle of Lights and Christmas in the Village Parade & 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: Broad Ripple Lights Up Festival & Twilight Parade. 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/).