NOVEMBER 29 THROUGH JANUARY 1
See Omaha Dazzle!
Omaha’s Holiday Lights Festival celebrates its 26th season in 2025! Check out all the amazing things happening during this year’s festival.
2025 LIGHTING DISPLAYS
Turn on the holiday cheer!
See the lights every night from Saturday, November 29th through Thursday, January 1st
The RiverFront
Holiday lights at The RiverFront, made possible by the philanthropic community and the City of Omaha, span the entirety of the park’s 72 acres and include all of the dazzling displays you see from 13th Street on the west end, throughout Gene Leahy Mall, Heartland of America Park and over into Lewis & Clark Landing, creating an immersive and enchanting holiday experience!
Holiday Lights Festival Events
Lighting Ceremony
With Lighting Displays Produced by The RiverFront
Sunday, November 30th | Gene Leahy Mall at The RiverFront | Music at 5pm & Ceremony at 6pm
The lighting ceremony serves as the official “kick-off” for the Festival. A short performance precede the program, where Mayor John W. Ewing Jr. and emcee Sadie Grey from STAR 104.5 will lead the entire Omaha community in a countdown to the start of the holiday season!
Gene Leahy Mall’s holiday production, which is produced by The RiverFront, will incorporate color-changing up lights, video projections onto the Gene Leahy Mall Performance Pavilion and Burlington Building, thematic video on the 10th Street Bridge LED wall and holiday music sounding throughout the park. The multimedia show, which is about seven minutes long, can be seen every Friday and Saturday throughout the holiday season, running every hour. For more information on decorations and displays at The RiverFront, visit their website here.
KETV Family Festival
Sunday, December 7th | 11am to 4pm
Enjoy a festive day full of family-friendly activities at your favorite Downtown Omaha attractions! See below for information about which Downtown venues are participating and what activities they’re offering!
PLUS! Ollie the Trolley will be providing FREE transportation between all the venues!
New Year’s Eve Fireworks Spectacular
Wednesday, December 31st | Best viewing from The RiverFront & the Old Market | 7 p.m.
Get ready for a whole new way to experience the grand finale of the Holiday Lights Festival! This year, we’re giving you the freedom to enjoy the spectacular firework show and the stunning downtown lighting displays from wherever you like!
There is no set parking or designated viewing area, which means you can enjoy the show from virtually any spot in downtown, giving you the chance to discover new perspectives and hidden gems around the city. The fireworks will light up the sky near Heartland of America Park at The RiverFront, and you won’t want to miss a moment!
Make it a festive experience by tuning into STAR 104.5 at 7pm, either in your car or on your phone. The fireworks are choreographed to a special musical score, created just for this event by J&M Displays. The soundtrack, broadcast live on STAR 104.5, will enhance every burst of color with the perfect holiday tunes.
Plus, thanks to Park Omaha, parking meters will be free after 5 PM, so you can enjoy the evening stress-free!
Don’t miss this unforgettable night as we ring in the new year with a dazzling display. Celebrate in your own way, all throughout downtown!
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