🎄Light Up Shepherdsville 2026 – A Community Christmas Celebration!

Saturday, December 5, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Downtown Shepherdsville & Town Square

The City of Shepherdsville invites you to join us for Light Up Shepherdsville 2026! Celebrate the magic of the Christmas season with an evening of festive lights, a Christmas parade, local vendors, delicious food, visits with Santa and Ms. Claus, and plenty of holiday cheer! Bring your family and friends and enjoy one of Shepherdsville’s favorite holiday traditions!

Event Schedule
5:00 PM – Craft Vendors & Food Trucks Open
Kick off the evening by shopping with local craft vendors and enjoying delicious food and drinks! All participating vendors and food trucks will be located in the Shepherdsville Farmers & Artisans Market parking lot.
6:00 PM – Christmas Parade
Enjoy a festive parade through downtown Shepherdsville featuring holiday floats, decorated vehicles, and community organizations! We are excited to announce Nathan Smith of Shepherdsville Walmart as our 2026 Grand Marshal!
7:00 PM – FREE Pictures with Santa & Ms. Claus
Bring your children to meet Santa and Ms. Claus and capture a special holiday memory! Free pictures will take place inside the Old Historic Bank Building beginning at 7:00 PM.
Shop Local During the Celebration!
Businesses along Buckman Street will also be open during the event! We encourage everyone to explore downtown, visit our local businesses, and support the shops that make our community special.
Now Accepting Parade & Vendor Applications!
We invite local businesses, organizations, community groups, craft vendors, and food/drink vendors to participate in this year’s celebration!
Parade Participation:
Contact Cortney Burden
Email: [email protected]
Craft, Food & Drink Vendors:
Contact Amber Odle
Email: [email protected]
Application Deadline: November 27, 2026
Important: All parade participants and vendors are required to submit an application and receive approval from Cortney Burden or Amber Odle before participating in the event.
Celebrate the Season with Us!
Light Up Shepherdsville is more than a holiday event. It’s an opportunity for our community to come together, celebrate cherished traditions, support local businesses, and create lasting memories with family and friends.
We look forward to seeing everyone on December 5, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, as we light up Shepherdsville for the Christmas season!