2026 Light Up the Night

Light Up the Night is Hopewell's largest holiday celebration featuring the annual Christmas parade, grand illumination ceremony, and downtown winter festival.

Parade • Date: Sunday, December 6, 2026 • Start time: 4:00 p.m. • Starting location: Cavalier Square Shopping Center • Ending location: Ashford Civic Plaza • Route: 15th Street, City Point Road, & Main Street • Viewing locations: Any public sidewalk/parking area

Grand Illumination Ceremony • Date: Sunday, December 6, 2026 • Start time: Immediately following conclusion of parade • Location: Ashford Civic Plaza • A special guest from the North Pole will assist with the illumination

Downtown Winter Festival • Date: Sunday, December 6,