2nd Annual KJAM Parade of Lights

Make plans to attend Madison’s Magical Christmas on Saturday, December 2nd in downtown Madison. Start the day by taking the kids to “Day with Santa” hosted by Leadership Madison. The whole family can spend the rest of the day participating in activities and crafts throughout the town. You aren’t going to want to miss the 2nd Annual KJAM Parade of Lights, followed by the Christmas Tree Lighting hosted by Leadership Madison. If you would like to have a float in the parade or host an activity during the day, call KJAM Radio at 605-256-4514 or fill-out the form below.

Click Here to Download Lights Parade Registration Form

Madison’s Magical Christmas Schedule
December 2nd, 2023

Day with Santa
Downtown City Armory 9:30am – 12 pm
Activity tables, door prizes and visit with Santa
Organized by the Madison Chamber Leadership Madison Group

Dakota Cinema
Free showing of Elf at 1:00pm, and Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch at 1:15pm

Madison’s Magical Pool
1:00-4:00pm
The Community Center Pool will be open for FREE Public Swimming. 

Bud’s Clean Up
Face Painting from 10am-2pm

SIX21 Trends Boutique
Hot Cocoa Bar and Kids Crafts from 10am-4pm 

4 Seasons Flea Market & 5th Season Boutique
Play beanbag toss and win a prize

The Beauty Bar
Regular Business Hours
20% Off Storewide. 

Encore Family Store
Photos with Frosty from 12:30-2:00

Prairie Shores Resort
Story and pictures with Elsa, letters to Santa, Hot Cocoa Bar from 12:00-4:00 

St. Thomas
Cookie Walk from 10am-3pm

Specialized Floor Coverings
Milk and Cookies with the Grinch from 1pm-3pm

Montgomery’s
Parade Pre-Party with Food, Beverages & Specials from 2pm-5pm

Head 2 Toe Salon
Free hot chocolate, cider, and cookies starting at 5pm

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 

Soup Supper

A free will donation soup supper starts at 6:00pm in the Downtown Armory, all proceeds will benefit the MHS After Prom. 

DSU Theatre Company Presents
Charles Dickens “A Christmas Carol” 7pm at the Dakota Prairie Playhouse. $12 General Admission Tickets. $9 for Seniors, $5 for children 12-under. Bring a canned food item and get a dollar off your ticket.