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Tacoma Light Trail - New Years Eve Celebration
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JOY. HOPE. COMMUNITY.

The Tacoma Light Trail is a free winter festival of light art in downtown Tacoma that features outdoor performances, dragon parades, lumens concerts, a lighted bike ride, illuminated art throughout downtown, and much more.

Celebrate the kickoff of the 2025 Tacoma Light Trail on New Year's Eve, December 31, at Tollefson Plaza from 6 PM to 10 PM! After the celebration, experience the magic of the trail from December 31 to January 12, with dazzling light art on display each night from 5 PM to 9 PM, along with exciting events throughout the festival!

Tacoma Light Trail - New Years Eve Celebration - Tollefson Plaza

UPCOMING EVENTS

Join our New Years Eve Kickoff, Lantern Making Workshops, Dragon Parade, Dance Performances, and more!

Tacoma Light Trail Art - Olivia Owl

EXPLORE THE TRAIL

Trail Map and Artists coming soon!

VOLUNTEER

Join the fun by volunteering at our events!

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View fullsize ✨ Come make a lantern with us! ✨ 🏮 Families are invited to join @bellstreetcreative for free lantern-making workshops at Tacoma Public Libraries. It’s a fun, hands-on way to connect with your neighbors and add your own light to the Tacoma Lig
View fullsize 🌟 Big things are happening! The Tacoma Light Trail is expanding in 2025. This year, we’re thrilled to welcome three guest art curators, commission stunning new light art pieces, and increase stipends for our amazing artists. Plus, we’re
View fullsize 🎉 Tacoma, We Need YOU to Help Light Up the Trail! 🎉 Here’s how you can pitch in to make Tacoma Light Trail brighter than ever: 👉 Donate: Every little bit helps! Whether it’s $5, $25, $100, or more, your support goes directly to
View fullsize We’re thrilled to announce that the Tacoma Light Trail 2025 team is in full planning mode, gearing up to make this year’s festival the biggest, brightest, and most magical one yet! Happening Dec 31, 2024 - Jan 12, 2025 🌟 In anticipati

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