LOOGOOTEE— The City of Loogootee is gearing up for a full, festive holiday season, inviting residents and visitors to “mingle, jingle, and celebrate together” with a lineup of events for all ages kicking off at the end of November.
The official start to the holiday cheer includes a 5K race, tree lighting, a Christmas Stroll, and even ice skating later in December.
November: Running and Lights
The festivities begin right after Thanksgiving weekend with two key events:
- Gobble Wobble 5K: The celebration starts early on Friday, November 29, at 8 a.m., giving participants a chance to run off their holiday meal.
- Tree Lighting Ceremony: The official lighting of the city tree will take place on Saturday, November 30, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The evening will feature vendors for early holiday shopping and photos with Santa Claus.
December brings the main parade and multiple days of ice skating fun:
- Christmas Stroll & Parade: On Saturday, December 7, downtown Loogootee will host its annual Christmas Stroll from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Stroll will feature live reindeer, additional vendors, and more opportunities to visit with Santa. The event culminates with the Dashing Through Loogootee Parade at 6 p.m.
- Ice Skating at the Park: The holiday fun wraps up with three days of outdoor ice skating:
- Friday, December 19: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- Saturday, December 20: 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.
- Sunday, December 21: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Residents are encouraged to visit the City of Loogootee Facebook page for the full schedule of events, including any detailed timings or location changes.
