There's no shortage of holiday spirit and holiday decor in the Bluegrass. From our big cities to small Kentucky towns, our state goes big for the holiday season! In fact, there's one small town in Kentucky that's positively bursting with Christmas spirit. Light Up LaGrange is a big holiday event in a tiny Kentucky town that's proof positive that the heart and soul of the Bluegrass State really are, in fact, in our smallest towns.
La Grange is an all-around small-town superstar that offers visitors a fun and wholesome Bluegrass experience. Most notably, LaGrange is known as the only town in America that has an active train running along its Main Street.
You can imagine how charming that is in the chilly winter air with Christmas around the corner.
Yet while the train is one of the most unique and defining features of La Grange, there's so much more to see and do in this historic town...
...most notably, every holiday season, the town comes alive in bright lights and dazzling displays during the annual Light Up LaGrange event.
It's one of the most beloved traditions of the season in this small town.
One of the Bluegrass State's most beloved small-town events, Light Up LaGrange is an exuberant celebration of the season.
LaGrange is truly one of the best Christmas towns in Kentucky and you'll see why when you attend this event.
The festivities return this year on Saturday, Dec. 2, at various locations all throughout downtown La Grange.
This magical festival has been running for 38 years and it's gotten better every single time.
The event features all sorts of festive, family-friendly fun, including a breakfast with Santa, candy cane making, cookie decorating, live music, a live nativity, and so much more. You can view a full schedule of holiday events on the website.
This year Light Up LaGrange will also have an ice skating rink on the CityPlace lawn and Gift Giving and Craft Market at City Place Pavilion!
Christmas in LaGrange. Kentucky is the pinnacle of charming and festive.
This event is loved by all, including the Grinch himself!
And, of course, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be stopping by; Santa will roll in around 6 p.m. -- via a decked-out fire truck!
Make sure you're going to be on his nice list when he arrives.
Come experience small-town Kentucky at its finest -- and most festive -- this year at Light Up LaGrange. This is one small town with a copious and contagious holiday spirit!
Have you ever experienced this Kentucky Christmas town? What a delightful holiday event! The 2023 Light Up LaGrange event happens on Dec. 2 in downtown LaGrange, and you can view more information and peruse the full list of holiday activities on the website.
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