Presented by Okotoks GM
Since 1992, Light Up Okotoks has been the kick-off celebration of the holiday season and the annual lighting of the community Christmas Tree. Join us on Friday, November 22, for festivities throughout the downtown core including wagon rides, warm fire pits, choir performances, late-night shopping, markets and so much more.
Need to Know
Schedule
Subject to change*
| Activity | Time | Location |
| Shuttle Busses Running | 5:00 to 10:20 p.m. | From Seaman Stadium & Viking Rental Centre (204 Community Way) to Light Up Event Zone |
| Wagon Rides | 6:00 to 8:20 p.m. | Arts & Learning Campus (ALC) Plaza |
| AHSFA Choir | 5:30 p.m. | Main Stage Olde Towne Plaza |
| Foothills Philharmonic Jr. Choir | 6:00 p.m. | Main Stage Olde Towne Plaza |
| Big Rock Singers | 6:20 p.m. | Main Stage Olde Towne Plaza |
| Message from Santa and Okotoks Council | 6:50 p.m. | Main Stage Olde Towne Plaza |
| Tree Lighting | 7:00 p.m. | Main Stage Olde Towne Plaza |
| Fire Dancers | 7:15 p.m. | Main Stage Olde Towne Plaza |
| Foothills Philharmonic Choir | 7:30 p.m. | Main Stage Olde Towne Plaza |
| Fire Dancers | 8:15 p.m. | Main Stage Olde Towne Plaza |
| Fireworks | 9:00 p.m. | Set off from Lineham Park |
Road Closures: From 3:00 to 10:30 p.m.
- Elizabeth Street, McRae Street, and North Railway Street from Northridge Drive to Lineham Avenue
- Riverside Drive and South Railway Street from Riverside Gate to Lineham Avenue
Shuttle Service
Light Up brings thousands of residents and visitors into the downtown core! Parking is very limited so we encourage event goers to use the free shuttle service sponsored by Southland Transportation, which will run continuously from both Seaman Stadium and the Viking Rental Centre (previously Foothills Centennial Centre - #4, 204 Community Way) to the event zone. Shuttle service will run from 5:00 to 10:20 p.m.
Wristband Stations
A child ID wristband can help us reunite a lost child with their guardian in minutes! Look for the Safety Band Stations throughout the event zone where you can write your contact information on a red wristband and put it on your child. Stations will be located at each end of the event zone, at the ALC Plaza and the Okotoks Command Trailer (located beside the Municipal Centre).
Charitable Giving Opportunities
Help the RCMP fill their police cruiser with donations and non-perishable food items for the Okotoks Food Bank this holiday season! Watch for the cruiser parked along the corner of Veterans Way and McRae Street. There will be donation bins located at the wristband stations as well. Additionally, the Christmas Charity Truck will be on site, collecting funds and toys in support of local children's charities and will be located beside the Landmark Site (OKOTOKS letters).
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