Santa's March & Tree Lighting in Highland | Weekend Guide
A small-town Christmas parade marching down a snowy main street at dusk, Santa waving from a decorated gazebo under glowing trees and string lights
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Santa's March & Tree Lighting in Highland

Highland's Santa's March & Tree Lighting returns Saturday, Nov 28, 2026, from 4 to 7:30 p.m. at Main Square Park, with the march stepping off around 4:45 p.m. from 1st Street and Highway to Main Square.

Kick off the weekend after Thanksgiving in Highland. Santa's March & Tree Lighting returns to Main Square Park on Saturday, Nov 28, 2026, from 4 to 7:30 p.m., with the parade stepping off around 4:45 p.m. from 1st Street and Highway and winding into Main Square for the tree lighting, Santa visits, and the start of the season's Festival of Lights. It is a classic small-town evening that pairs perfectly with an early dinner and hot cocoa on Ridge Road.

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Santa's March & Tree Lighting

Saturday, Nov 28, 2026, 4 to 7:30 p.m. at Main Square Park. The parade steps off around 4:45 p.m. from 1st Street and Highway and marches to Main Square, followed by the community tree lighting, Santa visits, and the seasonal Festival of Lights glow.

Main Square Park

The community heart on Ridge Road, whose amphitheater and grounds host Highland's holiday celebrations and the Festival of Lights display through early January.

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