Fitchburg Holiday Light Tour

Lighted holiday displays spread cheer during the days with the least daylight of the year. This is a tradition people usually take part in while driving around in their cars anyway, so in that sense, this activity won't feel much different this year. Fitchburg is getting everybody involved. On Dec. 19 from 6-9 pm, drive a route through the city (more info here; map here); homes and businesses are decorating and they want your vote for favorite display. The only Waunakee in the World has a packed park full of lights courtesy the Waunakee Rotary at Village Park, 410 E. Main St., from 5-9 pm, through Dec. 31. Drive or walk through this ecstatic display; donations welcome. The University Avenue Holiday Lights were refreshed with LEDs for this season, and will remain on all day through the middle of January. And the car may be the best way to peep at Olin Park's Holiday Fantasy in Lights (4:30-10 pm through Jan. 3; donations). One light-related update: Zoo Lights at Henry Vilas Zoo has been canceled due to COVID-19.

press release: Spread the joy of the holidays with your neighbors and visitors to Fitchburg with our HOLIDAY LIGHT TOUR event. Decorate your home (businesses can participate too!) with your brightest & best holiday lights for all to enjoy! A master map will be compiled showing the streets of participating homes and businesses. Then on December 19, between 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. the viewing of the magic in Fitchburg happens!

We'll create a Facebook event page with the master map and a link for people to vote for their favorite holiday home display. Participating homes will be assigned a number that will need to be visible to voters. The home with the most votes will receive a gift certificate to Hop Haus Brewing Company Fitchburg, courtesy of Fitchburg Chamber of Commerce.

To participate, email administration@fitchburgwi.gov with your interest. Your address will be added to the master list and voting ballot. All participating addresses need to be submitted by 8:00 a.m. on December 16.