# Oconomowoc Christmas Parade & Holiday Tree Lighting > Event for families in the Milwaukee–Waukesha area (WI). Times are Central Time. - When: Sat, Dec 5 · 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM - Where: Downtown Oconomowoc & Village Green, 101 E Wisconsin Ave, Oconomowoc, WI 53066 - Ages: All ages welcome (Free community celebration) - Price: Free admission for tree lighting ceremony and holiday parade - Organizer: Oconomowoc Kiwanis Breakfast Club & City of Oconomowoc - Official page: https://www.visitoconomowoc.com/ - 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/oconomowoc-christmas-parade-and-holiday-tree-lighting--listing-d9b48b7cc31ab463cce1783e ## About Set against the scenic backdrop of Lac La Belle and Fowler Lake, the historic Lake Country city of Oconomowoc celebrates its annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Christmas Parade. The festivities commence at 4:30 PM on the downtown Village Green, where the Oconomowoc Community Choir and High School Band lead an old-fashioned carol sing-along while volunteers serve steaming cups of hot cocoa. At 5:00 PM, the Mayor illuminates the towering downtown tree, triggering the start of the holiday parade presented by the Oconomowoc Kiwanis Breakfast Club. Dozens of lighted floats, local youth athletic clubs, marching bands, and festive equestrian units proceed down Wisconsin Avenue, culminating with Santa Claus greeting children and wishing everyone a happy holiday season. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Level brick pavers and concrete sidewalks throughout downtown Oconomowoc and the Village Green provide effortless stroller navigation. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Oconomowoc Public Library and City Hall offer heated public facilities with clean restrooms and changing stations. • Age Suitability: Perfect for all ages, from infants in warm bundle-sacks to older children and grandparents. • Sensory Tips: Lively outdoor community cheers and brass music; the Village Green provides open lawn space for sensory breaks during the parade. ## Similar picks in Milwaukee - [Pewaukee Community Christmas Tree Lighting](https://grassyknees.com/milwaukee/activities/pewaukee-community-christmas-tree-lighting--listing-53c7c7bef159948f3267202d) — Sat, Dec 5 · 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Clark House Museum, Pewaukee · checked Nov 10. The annual community tree lighting on the grounds of the Clark House Museum. 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