Tacoma Light Trail

The Tacoma Light Trail is a free winter festival of light art in downtown Tacoma that features outdoor performances, dragon parades, lumens concerts, a lighted bike ride, illuminated art throughout downtown, and much more.

The festivities will kickoff with a magical Dragon Parade and an outdoor event filled with performances by Asian Pacific Cultural Center’s fire and cultural dancers, tap dancer Nyah Hart, Tacoma Poet Laureate Mari Griffin, Tacomarama Band, and our beloved fire-breathing dragon parade. All attendees are encouraged to light up the festival by wearing or bringing their own lights: LED umbrellas, fairy light tutus, flashing shoes, and lanterns are welcome! All events are free and family-friendly, taking place at Tollefson Plaza,1548 Commerce St. (Heavy rain/snow will relocate this event to T.U.P.A.C. website & socials for updates).

This year’s theme, “Six Years of Joy, Light & Community,” honors the iconic light art and artists who
shaped the festival’s history while welcoming bold new artists and visions to the trail.

What’s New and Exciting for Tacoma Light Trail 2026:

● New Guest Art Curators: Soulma Ayers and Aleeza McCant are selecting a mix of emerging
and established artists aligned with the festival’s values of representation, equity, and creativity.
● Fan favorites return: iconic past installations by Eileen Fitz-Faulkner & 350 Tacoma will shine
again.
● New artists Tiffany Hammonds

Tacoma Armory Corridor Light Walk:
Dec 31 – Jan 11, 2026

A new curated hallway light installation visible through the 11th Street entry doors, with additional window displays from participating Armory businesses. Special events will be held to invite the public inside to walk the glowing corridor:

- Jan 7 from 5 - 8pm: Coco & Cider Hosted by CPIN
- Jan 8, from 5 - 6pm: Lantern Making hosted by Queer Northwest

Image provided by event organizer.