109th Annual Fire & Lights Holiday Parade in Downtown Sun Prairi

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 8, 2024
Jake King
Communications and Diversity Strategist
jking@cityofsunprairie.com
(608) 332-5397

109th Annual Fire & Lights Holiday Parade in Downtown Sun Prairie

Come on out to Downtown Sun Prairie on Saturday, November 30 to experience the 109th Annual Fire & Lights Parade, followed by a festive tree lighting ceremony at the Sun Prairie Historical Library & Museum, with a special appearance by Santa Claus! This holiday event is a collaboration between the Sun Prairie Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department, Sun Prairie Fire Department, the Historical Library & Museum, and Visit Sun Prairie.

The event schedule begins at 5:30 p.m. with live music from the Sun Prairie Area Community Band and commentary provided by the Sun Prairie Media Center. Beginning at 5:50 p.m., attendees can enjoy entertainment and holiday treats while waiting for the fire trucks to arrive. The Fusion Dance Academy will kick off the festivities with a performance in front of the Sun Prairie Historical Library & Museum. Local fire and public safety departments will showcase their holiday-decorated trucks, departing from Kroncke Drive at approximately 5:55 p.m. and parading east on Main Street, where they will park side-by-side at the intersection of Main Street and Church/Market Streets.

The Fire Truck Parade will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., followed by the Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony in front of the Museum at 6:30 p.m. Santa will then make special visits on the steps of the Museum from 6:40 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Once the fire trucks are parked, Santa Claus will work his holiday magic to light the Downtown Christmas tree in front of the Historical Library & Museum. After the tree is lit, attendees can get an up-close look at the fire trucks and take photos with Santa. Finally, at 7:30 p.m., the vehicles will depart, and Main Street will reopen.

“The Annual Fire & Lights Parade is a Sun Prairie tradition that not only showcases the spirit of the holiday season but also brings our community together for a night of joy, entertainment, and celebration,” said Alyse

Peters, Special Events & Sponsorships Manager. “I can’t wait to see everyone come out to enjoy the festivities, meet Santa, and witness the beautiful tree lighting!”

Organizations interested in getting involved with the event can contact spfireandlights@cityofsunprairie.com.

For additional information about the event, please visit https://www.facebook.com/share/Qhxipk68ZsUGd3iN/

About City of Sun Prairie

Sun Prairie is a vibrant and thriving community located in northeastern Dane county, just east of the City of Madison. The City of Sun Prairie has experienced strong population growth since its incorporation from a village to a city in 1958, undergoing a transformation from a relatively small community of less than 4,000 to an estimated 39,419 today.