# Downtown Indy's Circle of Lights 2026

> Event for families in the Indianapolis–Carmel–Greenwood area (IN). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Fri, Nov 27 · 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Where: Monument Circle, 1 Monument Circle, Indianapolis, IN 46204
- Ages: Families / all ages
- Price: Free.
- Organizer: Downtown Indy Alliance
- Official page: https://downtownindy.org/
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 31

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## About

Downtown holiday kickoff with live music, vendors, family activities, Santa, food trucks and the lighting of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument before 7pm.

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