Light Up Lakewood Virtual Schedule Released

LAKEWOOD, OH — This year's Light Up Lakewood events will be "reimagined" due to COVID-19, but there are plenty of festivities set for coming days.

All of this year's events will be recorded and shared on LakewoodAlive's Facebook and Instagrampages. Video uploads will happen at 7 p.m. daily.

Here's LakewoodAlive's schedule of upcoming events:

Saturday, December 12

Mini-Parade – 3 p.m.

• Featuring Light Up Lakewood Celebrities - Santa, Grinch, & Buddy the Elf.
• Live parade updates will be posted on LakewoodAlive’s social media. Click here for parade route details.

Lighting Ceremony – 7 p.m.

• Join Santa, Buddy the Elf, Mayor Meghan George, and others as they flip the switch and light up Lakewood.

Sunday, December 13 – 7 p.m.

• Story Time with Lakewood Public Library
  • Join Librarian Marge Foley for finger puppet story time.

Monday, December 14 – 7 p.m.

• Five Minute Holiday Craft
• Join H20 service-learning program for creative 5-minute kid-friendly holiday craft.

Tuesday, December 15 – 7 p.m.

• Story Time with Lakewood Public Library
  • Join librarian Julie Strunk for holiday story time that explores diverse holiday traditions.

Wednesday, December 16 – 7 p.m.

• Ranger Café Holiday Special
• Chef McGorray and Lakewood High School students share a holiday dessert from the Ranger Café culinary program.

Thursday, December 17 – 7 p.m.

• Lakewood Chamber of Commerce 4th Grade Scholarship Reading Scholarship winner will present their “Why I love Lakewood” essay.

Friday, December 18 – 7 p.m.

• Holiday Shopping Showcase Meet local small businesses as they feature this season’s hottest holiday items.

Saturday, December 19 – 7 p.m.

• Holiday Music Presentation Enjoy a virtual performance of silent night by Lakewood's middle and high school musicians.

Sunday, December 20 – 7 p.m.

• LakewoodAlive Staff Gratitude Feature
• Staff members share their gratitude toward the community and their work.

All event descriptions from LakewoodAlive.