2025 Light Parade | Visit Shipshewana

Lighting of Shipshewana

November 8, 2025

Make a day of it! Plan your visit, arrive early, and enjoy the magic of the Lighting of Shipshewana — with the parade and tree lighting starting at 6:00 PM.

Parade Route

Feel free to being a law chair and arrive early, claim your spot and then enjoy beautiful downtown Shipshewana.

Event Schedule

All Day | Shopping, 30+ food vendors & photos ops

9 am – 5pm | Shipshewana Visitors Center Open

10am – 9pm | Harrison Street Stores activities for families 12+

10am – 9pm | Morton Street – Holiday Market

1pm – 5pm | Santa Claus – Middlebury Street

1pm – 5pm | Photo Ops with Character – Middlebury St

1pm – 5pm | Face Painting – Harrison St

2pm – 5pm | Live Christmas Music – Main Stage

2pm – 5pm | Meet Reindeer

6pm | Light Parade

6:45pm | Lighting Ceremony

Parking Map

Please find the grey boxes for FREE parking. Shuttle services will be available on N 735 W.

Planning a Trip?

Stop by the Visitor's Center for local tips, referrals, FREE coupon books and visitor's guides. We are located at 350 S Van Buren St.

Request A Guide

Pony carts with covers outside schoolhouse

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