Christmas Parades and Tree Lightings Near Bowling Green (2026)
Five 2026 holiday parades and public lightings are listed below for Bowling Green and nearby Glasgow. The dates and start times come from event organizers’ or city pages; admission is listed only where a source states it.
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| Event | Where | Date | Starts | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light Up BGKY kickoff and Depot lighting | Bowling Green | December 1, 2026 | 5pm | Free |
| Downtown BGKY Lights Up | Bowling Green | December 4, 2026 | 5-8pm | See website |
| Bowling Green Warren County Jaycees Christmas Parade | Bowling Green | December 5, 2026 | 9:30am | See website |
| 2026 Glasgow Christmas Parade | Glasgow | December 5th, 2026 | 6:00 PM (Central Time) | See website |
Every event, in detail
Light Up BGKY kickoff and Depot lighting
401 Kentucky St, Bowling Green, KY 42101
- Depot lighting
- Date
- December 1, 2026
- Starts
- 5pm
- Cost
- Free
- Good for
- Families
The Light Up BGKY kickoff includes a lighting at the Historic RailPark & Train Museum. The event starts at the depot; doors open at 5pm and the lighting is at 6pm.
Details from lightupbgky.org, checked Nov 1. Plans change; confirm before you go.
Downtown BGKY Lights Up
601 College St, Bowling Green, KY 42101
- Santa
- Santa’s Workshop
- Date
- December 4, 2026
- Starts
- 5-8pm
- Good for
- Families
Downtown BGKY Lights Up includes the Community Christmas Tree lighting at SKyPAC and Circus Square Park. The event listing places the tree lighting at 6pm and also lists a Fountain Square Park lighting at 5:30pm.
Details from lightupbgky.org, checked Nov 1. Plans change; confirm before you go.
Bowling Green Warren County Jaycees Christmas Parade
Downtown Bowling Green, Bowling Green, KY
- Christmas parade
- Date
- December 5, 2026
- Starts
- 9:30am
- Good for
- Families
The Bowling Green Warren County Jaycees Christmas Parade is scheduled in downtown Bowling Green. The organizer’s event listing gives a 9:30am start but does not specify a route or starting point.
Details from lightupbgky.org, checked Nov 1. Plans change; confirm before you go.
2026 Glasgow Christmas Parade
Glasgow High School, Columbia Avenue, Glasgow, KY
- Christmas parade
- Lighted entries
- Date
- December 5th, 2026
- Starts
- 6:00 PM (Central Time)
- Good for
- Families
The Glasgow Christmas Parade begins at Glasgow High School, travels toward the downtown square, circles the square and finishes near Glasgow Baptist Church on South Green Street. The 2026 parade is organized by Barren Inc.; the organizer’s application lists the date and start time.
Details from barreninc.com, checked Nov 1. Plans change; confirm before you go.
Questions people ask
When are Christmas parades and tree lightings near Bowling Green open this year?
Light Up BGKY kickoff and Depot lighting: December 1, 2026. Downtown BGKY Lights Up: December 4, 2026. Bowling Green Warren County Jaycees Christmas Parade: December 5, 2026. 2026 Glasgow Christmas Parade: December 5th, 2026.
Are there free Christmas parades and tree lightings near Bowling Green?
Light Up BGKY kickoff and Depot lighting lists free admission. Some activities inside may still cost extra.
Every date, hour and price on this page comes from the parade or lighting's own website or social page, and we re-check the list every week until Christmas. Run a parade or lighting in Bowling Green, KY that should be here? Tell us.