Goshen Light Parade | November First Fridays
Friday, November 7, 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
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 7:30 p.m.
The parade starts at the intersection of 5th and Clinton Streets. It proceeds West to Main Street, then South on Main to Jefferson Street. The parade turns East on Jefferson and will end at 5th Street.
When finding your spot to enjoy the parade, please do not block intersections or the Police Station exits.
- After the parade, enjoy a nightcap and live music by Somewhere South of Here, Hav Musuvs, and Jagalchi at Elephant Bar, starting at 9 p.m.
Keep the holiday spirit going throughout the weekend, with shopping deals, light displays, and the annual Holiday Open House on Sunday, November 9th.
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!
- Swing by Maple City Market (before or after the Lights Parade) and warm up with a cozy $1 cup of hot cocoa, tea, coffee, or local cider!
- Head into Kindred Wool Co. for hot chocolate and cookies, and then stay to shop!
- Stop into the Goshen Historical Society for cookies and hot cocoa as well!
- Spend $15 or more at Shirley’s Popcorn and get a FREE pair of popcorn socks!
Kids Activities
Everybody loves a parade – especially kids! Enjoy this first-ever nighttime spectacle of lights. The Light Parade starts at 7:30 p.m.
- Join Garden City Church for a free movie night with kids’ crafts, family-friendly activities, hot cocoa, and a warm space to gather before the Light Parade.
- Stop by Hive of Light for live magic and balloon animals from Kevin Long!
Downtown Business Promotions
Merchants help you prepare for the holidays with items to help you entertain or relax during the year’s most festive season. Be sure to vote for your favorite Downtown Business Light Display from November 7th to December 4th! Details coming soon.
- Take advantage of the Annual Fair Trade Bag Sale at Ten Thousand Villages!
- The Environmental Resilience Department will be giving away over 150 containerized trees as a gift and thank you to the residents of the City of Goshen as the holiday season begins. (Limit 3 per household).
- New dragons, new toys, and a handful of new D&D dice holders will be available at DN3D Prints. They will also be celebrating their two-year anniversary with a fun giveaway!
- Purchase one cat lounge session, get the second one of the same length 50% off at Catitude Cafe.
- Stop by I M SHE and check out all the new arrivals and gifts just in time for the holidays.
- 15% off upcycled beer and wine bottle soy candles at The Green Bee!
- Take an extra $10 off all sale shoes, apparel, and clearance, and 20% off all HOBO products at Woldruff’s Footwear and Apparel.
- Meet the Authors from 6 to 9 p.m. at Fables Books.
Be sure to stop by all the fun window light displays in Downtown, centered around the theme Candyland! After seeing them all, vote for your favorite!
Map Key: 1. Food Vendors | 2. Vendors and Tree Giveaway | 3. Parade Announcements and Public Restrooms | Please note that seating is prohibited at all areas marked by the prohibition symbol (no symbol). When choosing seating, please do not block intersections and do not sit beyond the length of parking spots. Parking lots outlined in yellow will be blocked in by the parade with NO traffic in or out between approx. 7:00 and 8:15 p.m. These times may vary. Please plan ahead if you park in these areas. The parade will step off at 7:30 p.m. at the corner of Clinton and 5th. We ask that guests stay within the parking spots or sidewalk at all times. Please let the parade participants come to you with candy and giveaways. This is for your safety and the safety of our participants. All children must be under the supervision of a parent or guardian.
Thank You Light Parade Sponsors!
Downtown Goshen Inc. and First Fridays are here to celebrate Goshen and the wonderful arts and community that we share. That means that if you attend an event in downtown Goshen, your image might appear in a future celebration of that event or a promotion of one of our future events. This is because our community is the most essential part of First Fridays! We pride ourselves in being an organization that celebrates everyone and will do our best to present you in the best way possible. We are incredibly proud and happy that you enjoy our events and that you are part of our fantastic community! Thank you for joining us at First Fridays and having fun in downtown Goshen.
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