Light Up La Grange

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An Old Fashioned Holiday Extravaganza on Main Street in downtown La Grange, this event is held on the first Friday evening every December. Santa Claus and the Mayor arrive to start the festivities by lighting up the town at 6:00 pm. Activities include carolers, dancing/musical entertainment, shopping and dining.

La Grange, a historical 200-year-old town, is one of the only three towns in the country that has a working railroad that runs right down the middle of Main Street. Main Street is filled with beautiful and unique shops, galleries and restaurants all open for your enjoyment during this exciting celebration.

Start your Christmas shopping here where you will find anything from toys to evening gowns, galleries filled with fine art by local artists, sporting goods, home furnishings, fresh and silk flowers and an old fashion corner bookstore. Dine at one of our restaurants which include: The Irish Rover Too, a traditional Irish Pub; Big Rs BBQ Shack, home of award winning ribs; Serendipity Cafe and Gift shop; Red Pepper Deli and Cafe and finish it off with ice cream or candy at Serendipity Ice Cream Station. Top it off with a warm cup of coffee or hot chocolate at Karen’s Book Barn & Java Stop.

Entertainment promises to be nothing but spectacular with local school and church groups, jazz ensembles, violinists, carolers and more. The Theme is the Legends of Christmas. We have also organized a Scavenger Hunt where a basket of special items from the local merchants will be awarded. Check in at Laser Technology to get your book and join in the hunt for the various Legends.

This year (2011), the History Center will hold a Grinch Christmas on Friday evening and on Saturday. The Community Center also has activities on Friday evening, including face painting, games and caroling. See our calendar to stay updated on all the activities this town has to offer.

If you would like to make it a weekend experience, we have the beautiful Bluegrass Country Estate Bed and Breakfast and the Pillow and Paddock beds & breakfasts are located just minutes from the historic downtown!

Light Up La Grange Main StreetPERFORMANCES AND EVENTS for the 25th Anniversary of Light Up La Grange: Silver Bells!

Courthouse Lawn

5:30-6:00: Louisville Youth Theatre, Trinia Jackson, director

6:00-6:15 LIGHT UP LAGRANGE CEREMONY

6:15-6:30 Light Show

6:30-6:45 DeHaven Baptist Church Choir, Key Chambers, director

6:50-7:05 Light Show

7:05-7:20 Camden Station Elementary Choir, Jennifer Hull, director

7:25-7:40 Light Show

7:40-7:55 Centerfield Elementary Choir, Erin King, Director

8:00-8:15 Light Show

8:15-8:30 Buckner Baptist Church, John Russel, director

8:35-8:50 Light Show

Walnut Street

5:25-5:40 Buckner Elementary Choir, Celia Borges, director

5:40-5:55 La Grange Elementary Choir, Jamie Albritton, director

6:00-6:15 LIGHT UP CEREMONY AT THE COURTHOUSE LAWN

6:30-7:00 Mega Cheerleaders, Christy Husband, coach

7:00-7:30 Oldham County Middle School Choir, Charles Noderer, director

7:45-8:00 Terpsichore Dance Company

7:30-7:45 First Baptist Church of La Grange, Akyle Thornton, director

OTHER EVENTS

  • Strolling Carolers: Theresa Davis, director
  • 6:30-7:30 MAIN STREET: Unveiled Christian Music Ministry
  • 6:30 – 8:00 ROB MORRIS CHAPEL: Oldham County Singers, Octa Kellond, director (Sign Language Interpreter Provided)
  • OLDHAM COUNTY HISTORY CENTER: GRINCH AND CINDY LOU WHO! and the Amish Bake Sale
  • OLDHAM COUNTY COMMUNITY CENTER — Face painting and plenty of other family activities
  • FIRE STATION: Ochs Community Band
  • OCHS BAND ENSEMBLES – BRINGING SANTA TO TOWN AND PROVIDING MUSIC ON THE STREET
  • 6:30 – 9:00: SERENDIPITY: Aiden Jones on keyboard
  • ELVIS TICKETS: Support DDL! Tickets for sale all night in front of Gallery 104
  • 360-Degree Chiropractic provides free scans and the first appt. benefits DDL! They’ll be at Soy Creations, 210 East Main Street