The 4th  Annual KJAM Parade of Lights will happen SATURDAY, December 13th. Due to the cold, the floats will line up down the center of Egan Ave.

You can drive down Egan, traveling north or south, and view the floats in the warmth of your car!

The KJAM Parade of Lights is brought to you by Montgomery’s, First Bank & Trust, Sioux Valley Energy, East River Electric, Heartland Energy and Madison Dairy Queen.

Download Parade-of-Lights-Registration-information-Rules

Madison’s Magical Christmas Schedule
Saturday, December 6th, 2025
Day with Santa
9:30am – Noon at Downtown Armory
198 Van Eps Ave North

Madison’s Magical Christmas Matinee – Dakota Cinema, 1427 NW 2nd Street
FREE Admission, thanks to Schwader Tax Service.

1:00pm Elf, 1:15pm The Grinch

Madison’s Magical Pool – Madison Community Center, 500 11th Street NE
1:00 – 4:00pm FREE swimming

Catholic Daughter Holiday Cookie Walk
1-4pm at St. Thomas Church Basement
415 Van Eps Ave North

Face Painting – Bud’s Cleanup, 114 Center St W
10am – 2pm

Build your Own Popcorn Ball – Gaylen’s Gourmet Popcorn, 118 Center Street E.
10am -2pm

Find Buddy the Elf – Unique Boutique 1229 NW 2nd Street
10am – 4pm

Milk & Cookies with the Grinch – Specialized Floor Covering, 104 Egan Ave S
1-3pm

Pictures with Frosty the Snowman, Encore Family Store, 209 Egan Ave S
1:00 – 3:00pm

Christmas Cookie Carryout – Friends of the Madison Public Library, 209 Center Street E
2:00 – 4:00pm

Parade of Lights Pre-Party – Montgomery’s, 747 South Washington
3:00 – 5:00pm

Enjoy Festive Beverages, Snacks & Shopping before the Parade. All ages welcome.
Free Cookies and Apple Cider – Head 2 Toes Salon, 227 Egan Ave N
During the Parade

KJAM Parade of Lights
5:30pm on Egan Ave
Parade ends at the stop lights.

Community Christmas Tree Lighting
Directly following the Parade, in the DQ Parking Lot, with Living Nativity

MHS After Prom Soup Supper
At the Downtown City Armory, serving from 6-7pm. Free will donation.