KINSMEN LIGHT UP PARADE
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS · LADYSMITH BC
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The Kinsmen
Light Up Parade

Decorated floats, marching bands, and thousands of lights along First Avenue — the evening that starts the season.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE OCTOBER 31, 2026
Thursday, November 26, 2026
PARADE18:4021:00
LOCATION1st Ave
ROUTEFirst Avenue between Methuen and the Roundabout at Symmonds
ENTRY FEE$100
DEADLINEOctober 31, 2026
ENTRIESEveryone welcome
Visibility

Thousands line First Avenue from across the Cowichan Valley.

Community

Stand with the volunteers who make Ladysmith shine.

Cheer

Be a light in the darkest week of the year.

Ladysmith Kinsmen · Festival of Lightsladysmithkinsmen@gmail.com