Welcome to RoTary Lights

Hours

November 24, 2023 through December 31, 2023.  

The park opens at 5:00 p.m. daily and gates will close after the last car in line at 10:00 p.m. with the following exceptions:

Christmas Eve - 5 to 9:00 p.m.
Christmas Day - 5 to 9:00 p.m.
New Year's Eve - 5 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

Please Note: 
​NOV 27 - 5 - 8 P.M. LIGHTS AND MUSIC WILL BE SUBDUED FOR ALL ABILITIES NIGHT

maps & directions

410 Veteran Memorial Drive, La Crosse Wisconsin
​(roads will be blocked so traffic can enter from a single direction)

celebrating our 29th year!

This year, 2023, we are celebrating our 29th year with our Rotary Lights Display at Riverside Park.

Nearly 130,000 visitors per year enjoy this holiday tradition while driving, walking or taking a carriage ride through Riverside Park.  Join us for the opening parade and opening ceremony.  The parade start at 5pm with the opening ceremony immediately following the parade.  Santa will be in the park every night through December 23.  A couple of Santa's reindeer will be in the park through December 23.  Stop by to see the Live Nativity on select nights.  The ice rink and free skate rental will be available to use when the weather allows. Carriage rides will be available on select nights.  Free s'mores will be available at the fire pits.   All Abilities Night returns on Monday, November 27th from 5-8pm.  We will be adjusting the lights and music to accommodate individuals that may not have been able to experience the show in the past due to flashing lights and loud music.  Events are on select nights, check out the Event Schedule for more details.  

With over 3,000,000 lights, you can imagine the breadth and depth of this holiday display. And remember, it's FREE. 
"We ask for voluntary food and cash donations".
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Buddy
​The 2023 Rotary Lights Teddy Bear

Learn More

See SANTA

Santa will still be in the park every night through Dec 23 from 5-8pm or until he see the last child in line at 8pm.   Children will be able to visit with Santa in the Santa House.  On your way out, the gift shop will be open 5-8pm through December 23rd.

THE CHAD ERICKSON ICE RINK
at rotary lights

The skating rink will open when the weather allows.

 carriage rides Through The Park
​(on Select nights)

Carriage Rides Provided by Cinderella Carriages
Visit our Events schedule for More Info

tour rotary lights and its 3,000,000 lights in la crosse wisconsin

Discover Wisconsin Interviews & Footage below

MORE Behind The Scenes [Video]

a few pictures from rotary lights

Check Out The Live River Cam

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