Tree Lighting & Holiday Parade

Join us on Thursday, November 19, 2026 for a night of festive fun in downtown Hudsonville.

Tree Lighting

4:30-6:00pm (tree is lit at 6:00pm)
Gemmen’s Ace Hardware Parking Lot (3488 Kelly St)

Hudsonville Family Dentistry sets the festive tone for the evening by offering complimentary hot cocoa and hosting entertaining kid’s activities. 

Food trucks: Pronto Pups, Big Red’s BBQ, Travelin Tom’s Coffee

Fire Performer 

Petting Zoo – Sponsored by Todd Wenzel

Horse & Carriage Rides – Sponsored by Hudsonville Dental & SoundOff Signal

Face Painting – Sponsored by Bloom Credit Union

Hot Cocoa – Sponsored by Gemmens Ace Hardware

S’mores Station – Sponsored by Hulst Jepsen Physical Therapy

Photos with Santa – Sponsored by J&H Oil

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Nighttime Holiday Parade

Starts 6:30pm
Route follows Cherry Ave, Harvey St, School Ave

Join us for the fourth annual nighttime holiday parade! The parade route leads you through the heart of downtown Hudsonville, guiding you along the path of Cherry Avenue, Harvey Street, and School Avenue.

This is a nighttime parade, brought to you by Corewell Health, so enjoy the holiday lights as you celebrate with us!

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Hudsonville Holiday Parade
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Event Layout & Parking

  • Public restrooms are available at Terra Square and portable restrooms are available at the Tree Lighting.
  • Enjoy the social district along the parade route from participating businesses.
  • There are a variety of free parking options only a short walk from the event.

Registration for the Holiday Parade starting October 1, 2026.

Registration Page