Winter Wonderland of Lights Festival

Schedule of Events

Ashland, Kentucky (2023)

Opening Night Ceremony

Monday, Nov. 13
6 p.m.
Central Park Bandstand

Light Display

Nov. 13 to Jan. 1, 2024
Dusk-10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday
Dusk-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Central Park and downtown Ashland

Winter Wonderland Express Train Rides

Nov. 17-19, 24-26; Dec. 1-3, 8-10, 15-17
6-9 p.m. ~ $4 per person
Central Park & 22^nd Street
Ride with Santa Dec. 18 and 19

Visits with Santa

Nov. 17-19, 24-26; Dec. 1-3, 8-10, 15-17
6-9 p.m. ~ you may take your own pictures
Central Park Log House
Santa sponsored by Jeff and Donna Suttle

Annual Christmas Parade

Theme: “Christmas at My House”
Tuesday, Nov. 21, 7 p.m.
Grand Marshal – TBA
Downtown Ashland
PARADE APPLICATION HERE

2023 Parade Band Winners:

Valley High School
Paul Blazer
Green Township

2023 Float Competition Winners:

Best of Show – House of Grace
Best Use of Theme – Little Garner Baptist Church
Runner-Up – Tri State Rehab

Home & Business Decorating Contests

Application Deadline: Dec. 4
Judging will occur Dec. 6-20
APPLICATIONS HERE

2023 Decorating Contest Awards
(Presented March 5, 2024)

Business:

Jonathan Ferguson Traveling Trophy — Broadway Books

Home:

Classic Christmas – Jamie Hinkle
Best Use of Lights – Shawn McDaniel and B J Burcham
Best Theme Display – Michael Freholm
Best Overall Display – Michael Freholm

Karaoke and Pizza with Santa

December 7, 6-8 p.m.
Transportation Center
(99 15^th St.) Children K-6th grade
Ashland Bus System