There’s no grander time to believe in the magic of Baraboo than witnessing our annual Christmas Light Parade. A holiday tradition, the parade takes place the Saturday before Thanksgiving in November and is the kickoff to the Christmas season for the community. The parade showcases some of the most beautiful and festive holiday floats. The parade concludes with the appearance of none other than Santa Claus, who arrives from the North Pole to light the Christmas tree that sits atop the historic marquee of the Al. Ringling Theatre.

Saturday, November 21st, 2026 at 6pm

The Downtown Baraboo Christmas Light Parade starts at 6pm Sharp in Downtown Baraboo. Make plans to arrive early to do a little holiday shopping or grab dinner in Downtown Baraboo. Plan accordingly with time your favorite restaurant may be at capacity.

Welcome Santa as the Finale of the Downtown Baraboo Christmas Light Parade and follow him on a beautiful historic Circus Wagon to the Al Ringling Theater as the Baraboo Fire Department lifts Santa up the the Marquee to light the Downtown Baraboo Community Christmas Tree.