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Light the Ice
Monona, WI · Holiday
- When
- December 5, 2026
- Where
- Lake Ridge Bank River Rink, 6320 Inland Way · Monona · WI
- Cost
- Not confirmed
- Status
- Approximate: based on past editions, not announced yet
Light the Ice is Monona's holiday tree lighting at the Lake Ridge Bank River Rink, with stilt walkers, aerial performers, and a Santa meet-and-greet around the lighting of a 20 foot spruce strung with 10,000 lights. It runs alongside a separate holiday lights parade through downtown Monona and is held annually in early December.
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Light the Ice is Monona's holiday tree lighting at the Lake Ridge Bank River Rink, with stilt walkers, aerial performers, and a Santa meet-and-greet around the lighting of a 20 foot spruce strung with 10,000 lights.
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