Downtown Parade of Lights

This year's theme is "Run, Run Rudolph."

The Athens-Clarke County Unified Government and Athens Downtown Development Authority are proud to present the Downtown Parade of Lights.

The ACC Downtown Parade of Lights is a "rain or shine" event. If safety becomes an issue for participants and spectators due to severe weather, the parade may be cancelled by the event organizer.

2024 Downtown Parade of Lights Parade Marshal

Aaliyah Butler, a track and field gold medalist at the 2024 Paris Olympics, will serve as this year's parade marshal. The University of Georgia sprinter was a member of the gold medal winning American women's 4 x 400 meter relay team!