Rotary Lights In La Crosse Wisconsin
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Are masks required? We would encourage all that walk through the park to wear a mask/face covering.  Although this event is outdoors, at times it may be too busy to practice physical distancing, so for the safety of all attending, we encourage the wearing of a mask.  As always, you can drive through the park and see the entire display without leaving your car.

When to attend?
  We are open every night from the day after Thanksgiving through New Year's Eve.  Hours are 5pm-10pm except Christmas Day/Eve which is 5pm-9pm and New Year's Eve which is 5pm-1am.  Our busiest nights are Friday, Saturday and Sunday.  On these nights there is usually a line for traffic.  Check out the Maps & Directions page for the route of the line.  If you would like to avoid the line, Monday-Thursday evenings there is usually a minimal line.  We would encourage you to check out the schedule to see when special events take place throughout the season.

Can we drive or walk through? Both.  Traffic is blocked off shortly after 4pm, when the display opens at 5pm, vehicle traffic is allowed to drive through.  You are welcome to walk through the park at any time, but we do not officially open until 5pm.

Where to park?  There is street parking available near Riverside Park and several parking ramps within walking distance.  If there is no line for traffic there is a parking lot on the north end of the park.  However, when there is a long line it would be easier to find parking elsewhere.

Are dogs allowed?  Yes, as long as they are on a leash.  Just keep in mind that on weekends the park will be busy.

Is there food available? We do have hot chocolate, other hot drinks and cookies available for sale in the park in the gingerbread house.  If you are looking for something more substantial there are numerous restaurants downtown within walking distance of the park.

​Is the display handicapped accessible? The display is in a public park with sidewalks throughout.  There are ramps at all sidewalk intersections.  The warming shelters do have a wood chip path up to them with a small step up at the doors which would probably require assistance to navigate in a wheelchair.  The Santa House has metal grate ramps at the entrance and exit and no steps.
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An award winning hotel located along the Mississippi River. 

169 luxurious rooms, elegant dining, professional meeting and convention services. Features the “Three Rivers Lodge” restaurant, indoor pool, whirlpool, fitness area, suites and airport shuttle service available. Plaza Level guests enjoy complimentary continental breakfast, cocktails and Hors D`oeuvres nightly.

​200 Harborview Plaza  - La Crosse, Wisconsin, 54601
Phone:608-784-6680 or  800 333-3333
Email: rhi_lacr@radisson.com
Fax:608-782-6430

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Bus Tour Info

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TOUR BUSES ARE WELCOME!
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We ask that you make advance contact with us at
608-784-9993 
and we will extend the following:


~ Allow entrance into the park upon arrival
~ Give you the option of having a Tour Guide 
~ Provide informational materials


Note** We do request that a $2 per person donation be made to Rotary Lights anytime a tour bus visits our display.
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additional attractions IN LA CROSSE WISCONSIN

Each year La Crosse attracts more than 1,000,000 visitors, as people from across the globe are attracted to the natural beauty and recreational activities offered by the upper Mississippi River area.
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More than 3,000,000 lights illuminate La Crosse’s Riverside Park. Among the splendor is a 140- foot Christmas tree, and animated light displays fill the park. Live nativity presentation on weekends until Christmas. Santa is here until Christmas Eve.

Nearly 160,000 visitors per year enjoy this holiday tradition while driving, walking or taking a carriage ride through Riverside Park.


​Event Dates
​Nov 26, 2021 - Dec 31, 2021
5-10pm daily
5-9pm Christmas Eve/Day
5pm-1am New Year's Eve

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Our Sponsors
    • Feeding Our Volunteers
    • Become A Rotary Lights Sponsor
    • Light String Recycling
    • In The News
    • Rotary Lights Mission
    • Rotary Lights Steering Committee
    • Rotary Lights Board of Directors
  • Volunteer
  • Schedule
    • Parade Info
    • Live Nativity
    • Ecumenical Service
    • Santa & Reindeer
    • Ice Castle Entertainment Schedule
    • Carriage Rides
    • Hayrides
    • Helicopter Rides
    • Ice Skating
    • Ugly Sweater 5K Run
    • Skyrocker's Countdown
  • Gift Shop
  • Media Gallery
    • Rotary Lights Program And History
  • Tips On Attending
    • Maps & Directions
    • How to Dress
  • Contact Us
  • Donate