Downtown Albany

It’s the Most  Wonderful Time of The Year! The City of Albany is delighted to announce the 31^st Annual Celebration of Lights, Saturday, December 4, 2021, in Downtown Albany. There is no better way to jump start the holiday season than enjoying the City of Albany's Celebration of Lights event. This year’s theme, “A Candyland Christmas” was chosen by participants from the 2021 City of Albany Recreation & Parks Summer Youth Camp.

This year's celebration will consist of the Christmas Village, an area with unique holiday vendors, local Downtown shopping, a pre-show, and live entertainment.  As always, closing out the parade will be the headliner, Jolly Ole Saint Nick himself. Lequrica Gaskins, Downtown Manager, stated, “we are in full-planning mode, and we are excited to see the development of this year’s festivities and surprises take form. It’s going to be FUN!”

The 31st Celebration of Lights event will take place on Saturday, December 4th. Vendors will be set up and ready to sale their holiday items at 4:00 p.m. The Celebration of Lights Christmas Parade will begin at 6:00 p.m.

For more information about vendors opportunities, please contact the administrative office of Albany Recreation & Parks at (229) 430-5222.

For more information about the Christmas parade or the Celebration of Lights event, please contact the Downtown Manager's Office at  (229) 483-7665.