St. John's 22nd Annual Christmas in the Park opens Friday, Nov 27, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Prairie West Park with a tree-lighting ceremony, fireworks, and live music, then glows through New Year's Day.
St. John's 22nd Annual Christmas in the Park, the Festival of Lights at Prairie West Park, opens Friday, Nov 27, 2026, at 7 p.m. with a tree-lighting ceremony, fireworks, and live music from the Lake Central High School band and choir. From opening night through New Year's Day, the park glows with decorated trees and festive lights, viewable from the car Wednesday through Sunday or on foot Monday and Tuesday. Admission is free with donations accepted, and the drive-through format makes it an easy, warm way to enjoy the season even on the coldest nights. It is a true Northwest Indiana tradition and a fitting kickoff to the holidays.
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Opening night Friday, Nov 27 at 7 p.m. at Prairie West Park along W 93rd Ave: a tree-lighting ceremony, fireworks, and live music from the Lake Central High School band and choir.
The display runs dusk to dawn through New Year's Day, with drive-through viewing Wednesday through Sunday and walk-through viewing Monday and Tuesday. Free with donations accepted.
The 22nd annual display lights up the park along 93rd Avenue, one of Northwest Indiana's biggest free holiday light shows.
