Light Parades: Goshen and Shipshewana

November 07 - November 08, 2025

📸:   Das Dutchman Essenhaus

Goshen First Fridays Light Parade
November 7,  5-9 PM

The nights are getting longer, and we’re here for it! A spectacle of lighted floats and parade entries wind their way down Main Street, illuminating the night. Comfort food specials are also on parade this bright night — soups, warm drinks, and other hearty, cold-night foods will be featured at downtown eateries. Member merchants help you prepare for the holidays with items to help you entertain or relax during the year’s most festive season.

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Goshen First Fridays Light Parade

Event Location:

Downtown Goshen
325 S Fifth St

Lighting of Shipshewana
November 8, 7pm

There’s no better way to kick off the holiday season than with the Lighting of Shipshewana! Taking place in the first part of November each year, this spectacular one-of-a-kind event brings locals and visitors together to celebrate the community and the Christmas season.  The Light Parade begins at 7:00 pm and showcases spectacular lighted floats while carolers, wagons and horses march through town delighting and surprising the whole family.

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The Lighting of Shipshewana

Event Location:

Downtown Shipshewana