110th Annual Fire & Lights Holiday Parade in Downtown Sun Prairie

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 20, 2025
Jade Pekol
Community Events and Development Manager
jpekol@cityofsunprairie.com
(608) 590-3828
 
SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. – Come on out to Downtown Sun Prairie on Saturday, November 29 to experience
the 110th 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 begins at 5:00 pm with live music from the Sun Prairie Area Community Band and
commentary provided by the Sun Prairie Media Center. At 6:00 pm 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 South
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 pm to 6:30 pm, followed by the Holiday Tree Lighting
ceremony in front of the Museum at 6:30 pm. 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 until 7:30.
At 7:30 pm, the vehicles will depart, and Main Street will reopen.

“I cannot wait to take part in my first Fire & Lights Holiday Parade! What a great way to kick off the
holiday season,” says Jade Pekol, City of Sun Prairie Community Events & Development Manager. “I
can’t wait for everyone to see the beautifully decorated trucks, meet Santa, and take part in the tree
lighting!”

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

For additional information about the event, please visit https://www.facebook.com/share/1QQn1fdoKk/
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.