Turn on the Lights! with Oskaloosa Main Street

Downtown Oskaloosa
222 1st Ave. East
Oskaloosa, IA
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November 23, 2024
5:30 pm · 8:00 pm

Join us as we magically Turn on the Lights around the town square at 6:00 p.m. sharp!  

There will be horse-drawn carriage rides, Santa, Cookies, Cider, Hot Chocolate, and popcorn throughout the night.  

Merry Little Downtown Christmas

Downtown Oskaloosa
222 1st Ave. East
Oskaloosa, IA
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November 30, 2024
5:30 pm · 7:30 pm

Join us for a fun night of horse-drawn carriage rides, Santa, Cookies, Cider, and Hot Chocolate throughout the evening.  

Young Ambassador Ceremony

Penn Central Mall
200 High Ave West
Oskaloosa, IA
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December 2, 2024
6:00 pm · 7:00 pm

The Young Ambassador King and Queen will be announced at 6 PM in the Penn Central Mall.

Entry form is linked here. 

Annual Oskaloosa Lighted Christmas Parade

Downtown Oskaloosa
222 1st Ave. East
Oskaloosa, IA
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December 7, 2024
7:00 pm

Parade and Shuttle Route Maps to be updated for 2024! Check back for details. 

Join us for the 37th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade.  This year's theme is "Twinkling Christmas".  You've seen the Painting with Lights in Oskaloosa, come check out the creativity of the parade entries with all the colors and lights. 

The weeklong festivities will include the Young Ambassador Contest, Window Decorating, Home Decorating contests, Gospel Christmas Concert, Merry Little Downtown Christmas and more. We welcome the community to invite family, friends and visitors to make a trip to Oskaloosa.

As you visit the town, you can always get hot cocoa, apple cider or that warm Christmas cup of coffee at the local coffee shop; visit the Alley, decorated for the holiday; visit the quaint little bookstore for a Christmas read; or shop unique shops along the square for that perfect Christmas gift. Come see the lights, grab your cameras, and come celebrate Christmas in Oskaloosa.