Light Up the Park 2025
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Rochester Park and Recreation would like to invite you to participate in the Light Up the Park 2025; a Drive-Through Holiday Light Display at Rochester City Park!
The event begins with a Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, December 13th at 5:00 PM. The displays will remain up from December 13 through January 3, and admission is free for everyone to enjoy. Displays are created by local organizations, businesses, and volunteers. Drive through and enjoy the festive lights and community spirit!
Community members, groups, and businesses are invited to take part by sponsoring a pavilion or display station, decorating a section of the park, volunteering, or donating to support lights and future park improvements. There is also an opportunity to be a vendor at the big pavilion. Setup will take place December 6-12th, and all displays must be removed by January 4 at 5 PM. There is no cost to be a sponsor and create a display.
Location: 505 W 13th Street, Rochester, IN
To get involved, please visit our website to fill out an application: www.rochesterparkandrecreation.com/light-up-the-park. You can also email rochesterparkandrecreation@gmail.com, or contact Kim Landis at (574) 835-0807.
Monetary donations may be mailed or dropped off to Rochester Park Department, 320 Main Street, Rochester, IN 46975, with “Light Up the Park” noted in the memo.
We are so thankful to the Northern Indiana Community Foundation for awarding the Rochester Park & Recreation Department a $4,200 grant to support the light expansion for Light Up the Park! The board voted to match the grant!
This funding allows us to add more lights and displays that can be reused year after year, helping the event continue to grow and stay free for everyone to enjoy. We are truly grateful for our supportive community that continues to bring cheer and brighten the holiday season.
There is still time to get involved. You can sponsor and decorate a pavilion, set up a light display within the park, or volunteer your time to help make this year’s event shine even brighter.
