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Downtown – Fairhaven Lighted Bike Parade

Dec 9, 2023 , 4:30 pm 6:30 pm

UPDATE: Due to the weather, we are changing the celebration location to Depot Market Square instead of Boulevard Park.

Deck the trails and deck out your bike for Bellingham’s annual Lighted Bike Parade. Costumes encouraged, holiday cheer required! Free and open to everyone.

Schedule

  • 4:30 pm – Gather at destinations in Downtown Bellingham (at Depot Market Square – 1100 Railroad Ave) and Fairhaven (at Hillcrest Church – 1400 Larrabee Ave).
  • 5:00 pm – Riders depart from both destinations. Fairhaven riders will ride to Depot Market Square, Downtown Riders will ride to the railroad tracks at Boulevard Park, then turn around and attend the celebration at Depot Market Square.
  • 5:15- 5:30 pm – Arrive at DEPOT MARKET SQUARE for music from the Bellingham Youth Jazz Band, interactive play with Play Lab, and a magic show from Gage, WTA Operator and Magician.
  • 6:00 – 6:20 pm – Riders depart Depot Market Square (self-guided).
Light Bike Parade poster with people outside in costumes at night with colorful, lighted bikes. Text says Saturday, December 9. Free & open to all! Save the Date - 12/09/2023.

Hosted by: WTA, City of Bellingham, Downtown Bellingham Association, Fairhaven Association, Whatcom Smart Trips and Western Washington University. Thank you to WECU for sponsoring hot cocoa!

Location

Riders can gather in downtown Bellingham at Depot Market Square (1100 Railroad Avenue) or in Fairhaven at Hillcrest Church (1400 Larrabee Avenue).

Contact

Please email askPW@cob.org with questions.