CELEBRATION OF LIGHTS PARADE & FIREWORKS

Every year, the Celebration of Lights Parade, tree lighting and fireworks kick off the holiday season. Join City of Poughkeepsie Mayor John Tkazyik, the Amerscott Highland Pipers, Poughkeepsie High School Jazz Ensemble and Middle School Choir, Poughkeepsie Exempt Fireman's Association Color Guard, DARE, Arlington Rotary Club, Columbia Elementary School PTA, Dutchess County Girl & Boy Scouts, and several Hudson Valley Philharmonic brass ensembles for the festivities.

The parade will also feature performances by Arm of the Sea Theatre and IABAS Traditional Brazilian Band with 200 children from Warring, Clinton, and Circle of Courage elementary schools. Thunder Road Cruisers will roll out a few classic (50's/60's) cars plus a Club float, and Al's Garage will also supply a float and hay ride. And Santa will make a special appearance on a City of Poughkeepsie fire engine.

View Celebration of Lights parade video clip click here