Illuminate Your Holidays at Lite Up the Village in Lake George

November 29, 2025

What better place is there to kick off the holiday season than the shores of beautiful Lake George? Each year, the Village comes together to present one of the magical and dazzling events of the holidays - Lite Up the Village!

It’s Time to “Lite Up” Your Night With Holiday Cheer

Every year, the Village of Lake George is lit by over 5,000 lights to kick off the holiday season!

Please note: This year due to construction at Shepard Park this event will take place on Beach Road.

Highlights include:

• Block Party
• Free Carriage Rides
• Bounce Houses
• Live Entertainment
• Fireworks
• Parade of Holiday Lights
• Crazy & Ugly Sweater Contest
• Over 7,000 Christmas Lights Lit at Once
• And more!

2025 Schedule:

• 3-5:30pm: Carriage Rides & Bounce Houses
• 3-4pm: Live Music With the Newell Family
• 4-4:30pm: Live Music With Rich Ortiz
• 4:30-5:45pm: Live Music With Susie Q & Matt Donnelly
• 5:45-6:15pm: Crazy & Ugly Sweater Contest With Lake George Radio Host Walt Adams
• 6:15-6:25pm: Holiday Singalong & Countdown to Village Illumination
• 6:25pm: Village Illumination of Holiday Lights
• 6:30pm: Fireworks
• 6:40pm: Parade of Holiday Lights
• Meet & Greet With Santa & Friends at Lake George Fire House after the Parade

There will be an Awards Ceremony for Parade Participants at the American Legion after the Parade of Holiday Lights.

This event takes place snow or shine.

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