The Belpre High School Marching Band is in the parade, all aglow, of course. Every unit in the parade, whether it is a bicycle, motorcycle, walker, or float, must be lighted. Belpre's excitement about holiday lighting started small, but by 1991 the community got involved and lights began to grow. The large all-volunteer group relies on funding support from those attending the lights festival and from local donations. Go to the Gingerbread House at River Access Park, where children may send letters to Santa, and visitors may get maps of the tour route.
Volunteers are also there to accept donations to continue the light show next year.
Every year a new decoration is added to the light show. Visitors to Belpre can drive along Main Street and Washington Boulevard, or visit Howes Grove, Civitan, or River Access parks to see the festival of lights. There is no charge. McNulty Consulting, All Rights Reserved.