2026 Illuminated Parade

Let the festivities begin!
Don't miss the holiday cheer at Torrington's 3rd Annual Illuminated Parade. 
​Come help to usher in the holiday season on Friday, November 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM, with a dazzling start to the holiday season at Light Up Main!  Be part of the magic!

Help transform our streets into a winter wonderland by decorating your vehicle, costume, or float with lights for our dazzling holiday parade. You are cordially invited to participate in this year's holiday parade! We are seeking entries from businesses, clubs, schools, bands, and other community groups to showcase their festive spirit with a magnificent lighted display. See attached for parade details and rules and regulations.

Spectators are encouraged to bring their own flameless light source (lantern, candle, or torch) and become part of the parade procession at the end as it continues to Coe Park.  It's a prime opportunity to connect with your community and make new memories.

Ready to light up the night?
To register your participation please read and execute Rules and Regulations and complete the form below.

Questions?
Contact Richard Lopez
[email protected]
(860) 489-5920

Get ready for a night of festive fun, we hope to see you!
The Torrington Illuminated Parade Committee of the Christmastime in Torrington Group
    2025 Illuminated Parade Rules and Regulations
    General Rules and Safety.
    • Participants bear their own cost, supplies and manpower in decorating their vehicles;
    • Vehicles and floats: All vehicles, including trailers must be registered, fully insured, in good appearance and mechanical condition, and operated by a licensed driver over the age of 18. Floats must have handholds, no riders on roofs, and be stable;
    • Maximum Height of float: Due to overhead structures such as traffic signals, the maximum heights for any entry is 11 feet maximum;
    • All rules, including event speed limit, must be adhered to at all times, including accessing and departing the event as well as during the parade route. Torrington Police maintains their right to cite or ticket operators that are not registered or street legal, interfering with, or operating recklessly in the area of the parade route;
    • Forward motion: All vehicles must maintain a consistent forward movement and a safe distance (30 feet) between entries;
    • Safety first: No firearms, open flames, fireworks, sparklers or simulated noise devices. No items, such as candy or trinkets may be tossed to the crowd from any vehicle or marcher;
    • Behavior: All behavior must be respectful and family-friendly, with no profanity or aggressive conduct;
    • Animals: If animals are present, owners must provide their own cleanup units;
    • Trash: Please be sure to clean your staging area. Do not leave trash behind on curbs or parking areas. Haul away your rubbish if no receptacle is nearby.