Enid, OK – Main Street Enid’s 31st annual Enid Lights Up the Plains is set to kick off the holiday season on Friday, November 29th, 2024, the day after Thanksgiving. This beloved community event, a staple of Enid’s holiday celebrations, promises a memorable evening filled with festivities for the entire family, starting at 5:00 PM in downtown Enid.
The event will feature holiday favorites such as Black Friday shopping, pictures with Santa, carriage rides, B.A.T. Mini Express rides, vendors, and food trucks. Enjoy some of your favorite holiday tunes performed by the Main Street Enid Christmas Band, showcasing local talents Justin Blasier, Jackson Anderson, Kegan Tuohy, Dave Robers, Katie Pearce, and Sean Gallegher.
Following the music, attendees will enjoy the stunning OG&E Tree of Lights and courthouse lawn light show by local engineer, Ryan Sudlow. Built by locals for locals, this enhancement will be the centerpiece of the holiday light show on the courthouse lawn. Stay tuned for an opportunity to work with Sudlow and program songs for the light display, creating a one-of-a-kind community-centered interactive experience.
Next will be the annual Parade of Lights, where local businesses, organizations, car clubs, and individuals will bring the holiday spirit to life and light up the streets as they parade around the downtown square. Registration to participate in the parade is now open at mainstreetenid.org/elutp.
To finish the night and bring in the Holiday season with a bang, attendees will enjoy our annual Park Avenue Thrift Grand Firework Finale, lighting the night sky in a dazzling display of colors coordinated with music.
New this year, event attendees can enjoy the full experience of the Main Street Enid Christmas Band, parade announcements, firework music, and the OG&E Tree of Lights show music through our downtown speaker system throughout the evening! As an additional treat, November 29th also marks the official opening day for Holidays on Ice, Enid’s popular downtown ice rink. Now in its fifth season, the ice rink will remain open for fun throughout the holiday season and close on January 4th, 2025.
Volunteer Opportunities: Main Street Enid is seeking volunteers to help prepare for the holiday season and assist with parade traffic control and night-of-event activities. If you are interested in spreading holiday cheer by lending a hand, visit https://pointapp.org/orgs/5133 for more information and to sign up.
Continue the Holiday Weekend in Enid:
- Saturday, November 30th: Enjoy the Holidays on Ice Rink, Shop Small Saturday, and attend the Enid Symphony Orchestra Retrophonic Christmas Concert.
- Sunday, December 1st: Enjoy the Holidays on Ice Rink and check out the opening night of The One’s Bright Lights.
This year’s Enid Lights Up the Plains would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors, donors, volunteers, and downtown business owners. 31st Annual Enid Lights up the Plains Sponsors: Park Avenue Thrift, City of Enid, OG&E, Kline Sign, Ryan Sudlow, Stride Bank, Koch Fertilizer, Bluepeak, Brody Electric, Dillingham Insurance, and Lake Hellums Gun Rnage & Firearms.
For more information on Enid Lights Up the Plains, parade registration, vendor and food truck opportunities, visit mainstreetenid.org/elutp. For details about Holidays on Ice, visit Holidays on Ice Downtown Enid Ice Rink (skateinenid.com).
