Beloit’s Grand Lighted Parade is back for the 31st year of spreading joy to the Beloit community! The event kicks off at 5 pm with live music at First National Bank Plaza. At 6 pm, Santa arrives and the Christmas tree is lit. The parade then begins at 6:15 pm at 3rd Street and continues through downtown to Horace White Park (825 E. Grand Ave., Beloit, WI).

After the parade ends, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at Walnut Creek Awards (400 E. Grand Ave., Beloit, WI) at 7 pm for photos. New this year: There will also be fireworks at ABC Supply Stadium (217 Shirland Ave., Beloit, WI) immediately following the parade. There is also free hot chocolate at the event! You can stop at Walnut Creek Apparel to pick up a Santa Express ticket that holds your place in line to see Santa.