Covington Lighting of the Square on Thursday, November 19th

The city of Covington will host the Lighting of the Square on Thursday, November 19, 2026.
The event begins at 6:30 p.m. and is FREE to attend.

There is usually a music lineup and a small fireworks show.

Santa will flip the switch to light up the Square around 7:00 p.m., and then will settle into his chair for visits with children — bring your camera!

The Square will close to traffic at 4 p.m. to create a pedestrian-friendly zone for the event.
More info
Go to the city calendar

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