Covington Lighting of the Square on Thursday, November 20th

The city of Covington will host the Lighting of the Square on Thursday, November 20, 2025. The event begins at 6 p.m. and is FREE to attend.

There is 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.
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