# Menomonee Falls Christmas Parade & Downtown Tree Lighting > Event for families in the Milwaukee–Waukesha area (WI). Times are Central Time. - When: Sun, Nov 29 · 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM - Where: Downtown Menomonee Falls (Centennial Plaza), N88 W16601 Appleton Ave, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 - Ages: All ages welcome (Free community holiday event) - Price: Free community parade viewing and tree lighting activities - Organizer: Menomonee Falls Parade Committee & Village Downtown BID - Official page: https://www.fallsparades.org/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/milwaukee/activities/menomonee-falls-christmas-parade-and-downtown-tree-lighting--listing-70e25138cb188c39acef05eb ## About Gather in historic downtown Menomonee Falls on the Sunday following Thanksgiving for the annual Menomonee Falls Christmas Parade and Downtown Tree Lighting. Stepping off at 4:30 PM from Main Street and Harrison, the parade winds through the charming village center along Appleton Avenue, featuring local school marching bands, festive scout troops, decorated civic floats, live reindeer, and Santa and Mrs. Claus. Following the parade, families gather at Centennial Plaza for the village Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. Children can deliver their holiday wish lists directly to Santa, sip complimentary hot chocolate, and enjoy warm cookies while listening to seasonal brass carols performed by local musicians, kicking off the Christmas season in classic Lake Country style. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Paved, barrier-free sidewalks along Main Street and Appleton Avenue, with curb ramps and accessible viewing areas at Centennial Plaza. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Heated public restrooms and quiet rest spaces available in the nearby Menomonee Falls Public Library and Village Hall. • Age Suitability: All ages; wonderful tradition for young families, toddlers, and multi-generational groups. • Sensory Tips: Upbeat parade music and sirens; setting up near Centennial Plaza after the parade offers a calmer, cozy atmosphere for the tree lighting. ## Similar picks in Milwaukee - [Annual Pfister Hotel Tree Lighting Ceremony](https://grassyknees.com/milwaukee/activities/annual-pfister-hotel-tree-lighting-ceremony--listing-df757d4a9ff344a1fc8ba941) — Fri, Nov 27 · 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM · The Pfister Hotel · All ages · checked Oct 30. 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