Parade goers gathered in downtown Columbus watch the return of the Columbus Festival of Lights Parade. They were treated to floats decked our in Christmas lights, floats decorated after beloved Christmas movies and TV shows and some Grinhes running amok in the streets. Fireworks capped off a night filled with holiday cheer, Christmas music and a side of hot chocolate. Check out the photos from the Columbus Festival of Lights Parade.
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Bridgett Barnett and her son Lucas wait at the intersection of 8th and Washington streets for the start of the Columbus Festival of Lights Parade in downtown Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Nikki Windland and her son Liam wait at the intersection of 8th and Washington streets for the start of the Columbus Festival of Lights Parade in downtown Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Chairs are lined up on Washington Street for the Columbus Festival of Lights Parade in downtown Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic People gather on Washington Street for the Columbus Festival of Lights Parade in downtown Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic People gather at the intersection of 4th and Washington streets for the Columbus Festival of Lights Parade in downtown Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Bob Carr carries his granddaughter Eliza Moore on his shoulders before the Columbus Festival of Lights Parade in downtown Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Kasey Sowders and her dog Finley wait for the start of the Columbus Festival of Lights Parade in downtown Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Weston Daily, 1, is dressed festively for the Columbus Festival of Lights Parade in downtown Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic People gather on under Exhibit Columbus installation InterOculus for the Columbus Festival of Lights Parade in downtown Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic People line the intersection of 3rd and Washington streets for the Columbus Festival of Lights Parade in downtown Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Parade participants make their way up 3rd Street for the Columbus Festival of Lights Parade in downtown Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Columbus Mayor Jim Lienhoop, his wife Pam and their family wave to parade goers during the Columbus Festival of Lights Parade in downtown Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Members of the Sound and Spirit of Columbus marching band perform during the Columbus Festival of Lights Parade in downtown Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.
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The Dorel Juvenile Group float passes through the intersection of 3rd and Washington streets during the Columbus Festival of Lights Parade in downtown Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic The Columbus Festival of Lights Parade makes its way up Washington Street in downtown Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic The Columbus Festival of Lights Parade makes its way up Washington Street in downtown Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic A Harrison Township fire truck passes under Exhibit Columbus installation InterOculus during the Columbus Festival of Lights Parade in downtown Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Parade goers watch the Columbus Festival of Lights Parade in downtown Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic The Columbus FFA float makes its way up Washington Street during the Columbus Festival of Lights Parade in downtown Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Parade goers watch the Columbus Festival of Lights Parade in downtown Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic The Kwanzaa float passes under Exhibit Columbus installation InterOculus during the Columbus Festival of Lights Parade in downtown Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Kristy Wright and her grandson Micah Kelly hand out candy as part of the Cintas float during the Columbus Festival of Lights Parade in downtown Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic The Kidscommons float makes its way up Washington Street during the Columbus Festival of Lights Parade in downtown Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic The Bridge radio station float passes under Exhibit Columbus installation InterOculus during the Columbus Festival of Lights Parade in downtown Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Floats make their way up 3rd Street during the Columbus Festival of Lights Parade in downtown Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic The antique Coca-Cola truck from the Coca-Cola Bottling Co. makes its way up 3rd Street during the Columbus Festival of Lights Parade in downtown Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Jessica Korte wears a festive outfit as she takes part in the Columbus Festival of Lights Parade with the Columbus City Band float in downtown Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Children wait for candy during the Columbus Festival of Lights Parade in downtown Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic The Summers Plumbing, Heating and Cooling float makes its way up Washington Street during the Columbus Festival of Lights Parade in downtown Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Bartholomew Consolidated School Corp. Superintendent Jim Roberts hands out candy during the Columbus Festival of Lights Parade in downtown Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Santa waves from a parade float during the Columbus Festival of Lights parade in downtown Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Santa and Mrs. Claus wave from a parade float during the Columbus Festival of Lights parade in downtown Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Santa and Mrs. Claus wave from a parade float during the Columbus Festival of Lights parade in downtown Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic A firework explodes over downtown Columbus after the Columbus Festival of Lights parade in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic A firework explodes over downtown Columbus after the Columbus Festival of Lights parade in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic A firework explodes over downtown Columbus after the Columbus Festival of Lights parade in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Fireworks explode over downtown Columbus after the Columbus Festival of Lights parade in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Fireworks explode over downtown Columbus after the Columbus Festival of Lights parade in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.
