Goshen Light Parade | November First Fridays

Friday, November 3, 2023, 5 – 9 p.m.

The nights are getting longer, and we’re here for it! A spectacle of lighted floats and parade entries wind their way down Main Street, illuminating the night. Comfort food specials are also on parade this bright night — soups, warm drinks, and other hearty, cold-night foods will be featured at downtown eateries. Member merchants help you prepare for the holidays with items to help you entertain or relax during the year’s most festive season.

Entertainment

Food & Drink

Kids Activities

Event Map

Download the parade map!

Entertainment

Enjoy a spectacle of lighted floats and parade entries as they march down Main Street. Enjoy a display of lights in various storefronts throughout the downtown.

The Light Parade Starts at 6:30 p.m.

The parade starts at the intersection of South 5th and Jefferson Streets. It proceeds West to Main Street, then North on Main to Clinton Street. The parade turns East on Clinton to 5th Street, then South to Jefferson Street.

When finding your spot to enjoy the parade, please do not block intersections or the Police Station exits.

Event Map on Google

Our events operate with the love and help of many volunteers. Join us!

Volunteer

Food and Drink

Enjoy downtown comfort food specials such as soups, warm drinks, or other hearty, cold-night foods as the nights grow colder. Food trucks will also make a return appearance at this First Friday, so be sure to drop by and get your favorites!

Kids Activities

Everybody loves a parade – especially kids! Enjoy this first-ever nighttime spectacle of lights. The first ever Light Parade starts at 6:30 p.m.

After the parade, take a walk around and vote for your favorite downtown business light display! Download the Goshen Light Parade flyer for a voting qr code. Voting begins November 3rd and will end November 29th.

Local Business Light Displays

Fables Books (215 South Main)
Phoenix Performing Arts (213 South Main)
Soapy Gnome (210 South Main)
Cressy and Everett (210-A South Main)
JoJo’s Pretzels (136 South Main)
Goshen Historical Society (124 South Main)
I M SHE (121 South Main)
ADEC (114 East Lincoln)
Venturi (123 East Lincoln)
Shirley’s Gourmet Popcorn (106 North Main)

Downtown Business Promotions

Merchants help you prepare for the holidays with items to help you entertain or relax during the year’s most festive (and sometimes stressful) season. Enjoy and vote for your favorite store’s light display!

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