DowntownFriday, November 6
Downtown Cape sets its holiday kickoff for Nov. 27, with the 34th Parade of Lights Nov. 29
The Daily Cape Girardeau team
If you've been waiting for the holidays to hit downtown, circle Fri., Nov. 27. Old Town Cape Inc. announced its holiday lineup: the Christmas tree lighting runs 5:30 to 7 p.m., Small Business Saturday follows Nov. 28, and the 34th annual Parade of Lights steps off Sun., Nov. 29, at 5 p.m.
Downtown's holiday events run from Nov. 27 to Dec. 19
- Nov. 27Downtown Christmas tree lighting, 5:30 to 7 p.m.
- Nov. 28Small Business Saturday downtown
- Nov. 2934th annual Parade of Lights begins at 5 p.m.
- Dec. 4Downtown Holiday Open House, 4 to 9 p.m.
- Dec. 16-19Twinkle & Twirl on Fountain; advance registration required
This year's theme is "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree," picked by parade chairs Kent and Vicki Zickfield of Zickfield's Jewelry & Gifts. Santa and Mrs. Claus are expected near the end. Entering a float? Decorate it with lights and play holiday music.
- Parade starts: Broadway and West End Boulevard, heading east on Broadway
- Parade ends: parking lot across from Hutson's Big Sandy Furniture
- Judged: best theme, lighting, marching band and more
- Parade questions: Claire Masterson, 573-334-8085
Before then, Cape Con takes over the Show Me Center Fri., Nov. 6, through Sun., Nov. 8, with tournament gaming, a maid café and a cosplay contest. The city's Fall Family Festival is Sun., Nov. 22, at Shawnee Park Center, according to a roundup of November events.
November's events build to the downtown kickoff Nov. 27-29
Events from Cape Girardeau's November calendar
November 2026
- Downtown holiday kickoff
- Other November events
Cape Con Nov. 6-8, Nutcracker Nov. 11, The Next Level Nov. 14, Fall Family Festival Nov. 22
Sources: KBSI Fox 23 Cape Girardeau News | Paducah News, seMissourian
View as table
| Days | |
|---|---|
| Downtown holiday kickoff | Nov. 27–29 |
| Other November events | Nov. 6–8, 11, 14 and 22 |