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The lights may be shining a little less bright for a short time as we at Rotary Lights grieve the passing of our Founder and President, Pat Stephens on February 3, 2026. However, when we remember all that he has done to make our community and region a better place to live, his light, his legacy, will burn brightly as an example for us to follow into the future. Pat took a suggestion to have a small light display for families to enjoy and turned it into one of the finest displays to visit in the Midwest. He did this with the mission to feed the hungry. He would be the first to say, if not for the help of all of the volunteers from set-up to takedown the mission would not have been such a great success.
Our love, prayers and support go out to Joanne and the entire Stephens family at this time. What Pat started, Rotary Lights, will continue to shine bright at Riverside Park and beyond. Following his example, ask yourself how you can make your light shine brighter to help someone else. |
Welcome to RoTary Lights
Hours
410 Veteran Memorial Drive, La Crosse Wisconsin
(roads will be blocked so traffic can enter from a single direction) |
We will be back November 27, 2026!This year, 2026, we are celebrating our 32nd 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 night parade at 5pm immediately followed by our opening ceremony and fireworks on opening night, November 27. Santa and a couple of his reindeer will be in the park every night through December 23. The Live Nativity, Carriage rides, and Hay rides will be available on select nights. Free s'mores are available every night near the giant snowman. All Abilities Night returns on Monday, November 30th 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. The ice rink and free skate rental will be available to use when the weather allows. 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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See SANTASanta 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. |
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Chad Erickson Memorial Ice Rink Update: January 27, 2026 The skating rink is back open starting January 28th for as long as the weather allows. Free Skate rental open: Wednesdays and Fridays 5-9 pm Saturdays and Sundays Noon-7 pm |
carriage rides Through The Park
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tour rotary lights and its 3,000,000 lights in la crosse wisconsin
Discover Wisconsin Interviews & Footage below
a few pictures from rotary lights |
Check Out The Live River Cam |
