Christmas on Franklin Holiday Light Display

Photo courtesy of Holidays on Franklin

View eight properties come to light this holiday season during Christmas on Franklin.

Franklin Street in Vancouver is known for going all out during the holidays. The event features 200,000 lights along with themed displays.

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Here are the details about the 2024 Christmas on Franklin light display.

2024 Christmas on Franklin

See more than 200,000 lights shine along the two blocks of homes during Christmas on Franklin. Holiday lights and music are on nightly from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. through December 31. The displays are lit on Christmas and New Year’s Day.

You can walk through or drive by the eight light displays. Along with the lights are Nativity scenes, live entertainment, Santa visits and surprise guest appearances from movie characters, such at Elsa and The Grinch.

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Activities

On Tuesday, December 24, cozy up by the fire as you watch snowfall on the hour from 3-10 p.m. Also, the holiday light display is on all night.

On Wednesday, December 25, there’s snowfall on the hour from 4-9 p.m.

Event Schedule

Christmas on Franklin also features events on select nights. There’s even snowfall on special evenings before and on Christmas.

Here’s the event schedule:

Wednesday, December 4: Santa visits.
Friday, December 6: The Grinch visits.
Saturday, December 7: Santa visits and live entertainment.
Tuesday, December 10: The Grinch visits.
Friday, December 13: Santa visits.
Saturday, December 14: Live entertainment and snowfall.
Sunday, December 15: The Grinch visits.
Tuesday, December 17: Santa visits.
Wednesday, December 18: Snowfall
Thursday, December 19: Santa visits and live entertainment.
Friday, December 20: The Grinch visits and snowfall.
Saturday, December 21: Santa visits and live entertainment.
Sunday, December 22: Candlelight walk and snowfall.
Monday, December 23: Santa visits and live entertainment.
Tuesday, December 24: Snowfall and bonfire
Wednesday, December 25: Snowfall
Thursday, December 26: Snowfall

Start times vary. Be sure to check the holiday display’s social media for updates.

This holiday light display is free to attend. Christmas on Franklin is at 4616 NW Franklin Street in Vancouver. For more information, visit the event website.

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