Goshen Light Parade | November First Fridays

Friday, November 1, 2024, 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.

Scenes from the 2024 Light Parade

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 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.

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

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!

    Scenes from the 2024 Light Parade
    Scenes from the 2024 Light Parade

    Kids Activities

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

      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.

      Downtown Goshen at sunset

      Thank You Light Parade Sponsors!

      City of Goshen, Indiana

      Goshen HealthMiller PoultryJayco, Inc.Community Foundation of Elkhart County

      Elkhart County CVBGlobe Radio 91.1 FMFroggy 102.7EA Pro MusicFriends of the Pumpkinvine Nature TrailGoshen Chamber of Commerce

      VenturiThe Electric Brew

      Scenes from the 2024 Light Parade
      Scenes from the 2024 Light Parade
      Scenes from the 2024 Light Parade
      Scenes from the 2024 Light Parade

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