Parade of Lights
Thank you to all who participated in the 2025 Parade of Lights held on Saturday, November 29th at 6 pm. We will see you again next year!
The Children’s Discovery Museum is excited to be collaborating with the city of Waterville to host this wonderful event.
While we have loved partnering with Winslow each year for the parade, due to ongoing bridge construction, we believe it is safer to keep the parade on one side of the river. We look forward to bringing the parade back across the bridge in the future!
The Children’s Discovery Museum is proud to announce Ken Walsh as this year’s Grand Marshal, sponsored by Central Maine Motors Auto Group. Ken has spent more than three decades transforming youth development in Central Maine through his leadership at the Alfond Youth & Community Center, where he helped raise over $100 million and built nationally recognized programs that have impacted thousands of young people. His vision expanded opportunities not only in Waterville, but across Maine and around the world through international youth partnerships and cultural exchanges. A 7th-degree black belt, lifelong athlete, and dedicated community builder, Ken’s legacy isdefined by his commitment to uplifting youth and strengthening families. We are honored to celebrate his contributions and welcome him as our 2025 Grand Marshal. Read the full press release here!
The 2025 Parade of Lights will be held on Saturday, November 29, at 6pm. Floats will assemble along College Ave, travel down to Main Street, stopping at Castonguay Square for the lighting of the giant spruce and Santa’s arrival at Kringleville. A map will be provided closer to the event. We would like to invite all area schools, businesses, churches, organizations and municipalities to participate in the parade by entering a float, marching band, or other appropriate entry.
The Parade of Lights and Kringleville is generously made possible with the support of the City of Waterville, Central Maine Motors Auto Group, KSW Federal Credit Union, Selah Tea Cafe, Chase Toys, Kennebec Behavioral Health, Skowhegan Savings Bank, Day’s Jewelers and United Ag & Turf.
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