Please join Southbury Parks and Recreation on Saturday, November 28th (rain or shine) for The Holiday Illumination Celebration: Be the Light!
This outdoor free event will start at 5:00pm at the Town Hall at 501 Main Street South, where free hot cocoa and cookies will be served. Visit the igloo photo booth to take and instantly print a family portrait! Enjoy live music and join in with the sing-along songs while everybody awaits Santa’s arrival and the holiday decorations’ illumination around 6:00pm. Santa will be available for photos for a short time after the illumination ceremony. Keep a sharp eye out for the Grinch! All are welcome to attend the event, no registration is required.
This year’s Holiday Celebration & Illumination Ceremony will also highlight the beautiful holiday streetscape along Main Street South, showcasing the festive wreaths, garland, and lights that help bring Southbury to life for the season.
Parking will be available at Town Hall's lower lot, behind the Firehouse, Parks and Recreation, Rochambeau Middle School, and Pomperaug Elementary School. There will be a designated drop-off area at Town Hall, monitored by employees. There will be no parking at the Town Hall’s upper parking lot.
Festivities continue with FREE Holiday Happenings at the Parks and Recreation Building, 561 Main Street South on Wednesday, December 2nd, 9th, and 16th. These inclusive indoor programs include crafts, games, stories, cookie decorating, and a gift wrapping night. Programs are FREE for Southbury residents. A $5 fee applies to non-residents. Register online for all the Holiday Happenings at southburyct.myrec.com.
Non-perishable foods will be collected all season long in the Parks and Recreation building for the Southbury Food bank. A list of their critical needs can be found on their website at southburyfoodbank.org/ways-to-help/#fooddonation.
Southbury Parks and Recreation would like to thank the following individuals and groups for supporting this event: H.H. Stone, Kim Phelan, Michelle Rosen, Jim Tornatore, Knights of Columbus Council 5066, Southbury Arts and Culture Alliance (SACA), Southbury Public Library, The Bakery of Southbury, Maria Chartz Dentistry, The Southbury Lion’s Club, The Hive at UCC, Southbury Fire Department, and Southbury Public Works.
Festive Southbury Illuminations in 2025