December 4
Lights of the Ozarks, the longstanding holiday light display presented by Experience Fayetteville, returns to the historic Fayetteville Square from November 21, 2025 to January 1, 2026. In a departure from tradition for the second year in a row, the Lights of the Ozarks Parade will not take place on the first night of the display; it will be held two weeks later.
In keeping with tradition, Lights of the Ozarks kicks off on the Friday before Thanksgiving with Light Night, an energetic countdown and ceremonial flip of the giant switch at 6:00 p.m. followed by live music and merriment.
The Lights of the Ozarks Parade will wind through downtown Fayetteville on Thursday, December 4 starting at 6:30 p.m. The parade route will progress along East Avenue, clockwise around the Square, and northward on Block Avenue.
“As the enthusiasm for Lights of the Ozarks has grown, we saw the opportunity to spread the holiday cheer by separating the parade from Light Night,” said Chloe Bell, who coordinates the events for Experience Fayetteville. “What was one night of festivity is now two.”
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