The Tacoma Light Trail is a free winter festival of light art in downtown Tacoma that features outdoor performances, dragon parades, lumens concerts, a lighted bike ride, illuminated art throughout downtown, and much more.
- New Year’s Eve, December 31, from 6 PM to 10 PM. Kickoff event at Tollefson Plaza.
- December 31 to January 12, from 5 PM to 9 PM on Plaza. Nightly dazzling art display and other events: Events — TACOMA LIGHT TRAIL
About Tacoma Light Trail
The Tacoma Light Trail is free and designed to be walked or driven. Most of the light art can be seen from the road. A Sound Trail pairs music and poetry with each light location via QR code. Live performances and a Lighted Bike Ride bring the Trail to life.
The Tacoma Light Trail uses light art to bring light to dark times, to lift up diverse voices, and bring the community together through things we all share – truth, hope, justice, peace – symbolized by light.
Use the map found on their website to enhance your visit. More info: TACOMA LIGHT TRAIL
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