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Light the Night Parade
Waunakee, WI · Holiday
- When
- December 4, 2026
- Where
- Village Park, 410 E Main St · Waunakee · WI
- Cost
- Not confirmed
- Status
- Approximate: based on past editions, not announced yet
Waunakee's Light the Night Holiday Parade travels down Main Street from O'Malley Street to Village Park with Santa, lighted floats, and caroling high schoolers, alongside a family event at the Historic Train Depot. The parade is organized by the Waunakee Area Chamber of Commerce and traditionally held the first Friday of December.
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Waunakee's Light the Night Holiday Parade travels down Main Street from O'Malley Street to Village Park with Santa, lighted floats, and caroling high schoolers, alongside a family event at the Historic Train Depot.
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