Bridgewater's annual Christmas on the LaHave officialy kicks off with our Parade of Lights, this year proudly presented by one of greatest community partners and champions, Michelin Bridgewater.

The 2026 Parade will take place on Saturday November 28th, starting at 6:00 PM from the Nova Scotia Community College Lunenburg Campus on High Street, continue down Empire Street and along King Street, ending at Dufferin Street. 

Following the Parade, at approximately 7:15 PM join us for a spectacular FIREWORKS display over the LaHave, presented by the Bridgewater Fire Department.

Parade Highlights:
- Honourary Parade Marshalls
- Letters for Santa will be collected
- Donations/contributions for the Food Bank will be collected
- Performace by the Bridgewater Fire Department Band (TBC)
- The Bridgewater Farmers' Market will have a Pop-Up Shop at 123 Empire Street (TBC)
- Sensory Friendly Area will be between NSCC on High Street to Emplire Street intersection
AND more, stay tuned!

REGISTER YOUR COMPANY OR ORGANIZATION: PUT A FLAOT IN OUR PARADE
ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL OPEN IN SEPTEMBER
The Christmas on the LaHave Parade of Lights will take place on Saturday, November 28, beginning at 6 p.m. Weather permitting, the parade will conclude with a fireworks display made possible by the Bridgewater Fire Department at approximately 7:15 p.m. - please note, the fireworks display will take place timed to the arrival of Santa in the downtown and may vary slightly depending on the pace of the parade.

If you or your business or organization are interested in entering a float in this year's parade, please review the full list of rules and regulations. The Registration form for 2026 will open in September - until them you can review the 2025 application form at www.bridgewater.ca/parade .

SENSORY FRIENDLY ZONE
We are excited to continue our Sensory Friendly Zone as a part of the parade route this year, from the NSCC along High Street to the upper part of Empire Street. This zone is ideal for anyone of any age who wishes to take in the parade experience but has challenges with loud noises and flashing/strobing lights.

PARADE VIEWING
View in person or online via the Town's facebook page as it will be streamed live.

CHRISTMAS ON THE LAHAVE
Check out the entire schedule of events taking place between November 27 - January 3 at ExploreBridgewater.ca/Events