Festival of Lights ushers in holiday season for Columbus

Mike Wolanin | The Republic The Dorel Juvenile Group float passes by spectators during the annual Festival of Lights Parade in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025.

The Festival of Lights, produced by Red Arch Community Events, Inc., introduced the holiday season to downtown Columbus Saturday.

One hundred entries, the maximum amount allowed, signed up for the parade this year, according to Red Arch Community Events president Sarah Forbes. From small businesses to large businesses, from community members to clubs, a wide range of participants were part of this year’s parade.

QMix provided a fireworks display following the parade.