2024 Lights at Legion

Our inaugural “Lights at Legion,” sponsored by Discover Covington and the City of Covington, was a glowing success! Returning to Legion Field in 2024, the Lights at Legion kickoff will be on Saturday, December 7, 2024.

 

 

“Lights at Legion” is a free event to attend.  It will open on Saturday, December 7, 2024. The event will start at 6:00 p.m. and include shopping at the Covington Mistletoe Market, a chance to visit with Santa and Covington on Ice, the Rink at Legion, will be open.  Then each night citizens can leisurely enjoy the lit Christmas trees while walking at Legion Field or skating at Covington on Ice.

If your business, organization or family would like to be a part of this inaugural event, you can purchase a tree and help set the ambience for this new holiday tradition. Help us line Legion Field with beautifully and creatively decorated trees that our community can enjoy throughout the holidays. Complemented by the ice skating rink, “Lights at Legion” will give your family and friends a place to delight in the joy of Christmas in Covington.

APPLICATIONS WILL OPEN IN SEPTEMBER 2024.

 

LIGHTS AT LEGION TREE DECORATING GUIDELINES

After reserving your tree, check these guidelines for important decorating info. 

 
 
  • TREE DECORATING DAYS: Noon of Wednesday, December 4, 2024 through noon on Friday, December 6, 2024.
 
  • TREE UNDECORATING DAY: Trees will be lit each night starting Saturday, December 7, 2024 for citizens to enjoy for free.  Undecorating days TBA
 

NEEDED DECORATING SUPPLIES:

  • OUTDOOR LED LIGHTS ONLY. No exceptions. If we find Non-LED lights tripping the electrical breakers, we will unplug the lights and they will need to be replaced with outdoor LED lights.
  • Extension cord must be an OUTDOOR extension cord. If we find Non-Outdoor extension cords tripping the electrical breakers, we will unplug the cord and it will need to be replaced with an outdoor extension cord.
  • Decorations must be able to withstand outdoor conditions, wind and rain. Please use zip-ties, pipe cleaners, string, or other ties to secure your decorations.
  • Plastic drop cloth or other covering the grass if you plan to spray paint your tree.
  • You may want to bring a step ladder. Trees range in height from 6 feet tall.

 

 

DECORATING TIPS & RULES

  • Make sure your decorations are rain and wind safe. Trees will be standing outside in the elements for over 30 days.
  • Secure ornaments to trees using metal clips, zip ties, pipe cleaner, string, wire or other ties. Ornament hooks will fall off in the wind.
  • Consider tying your ornaments to your light strand for ease of undecorating.
  • Do not use water-soluble glue on ornaments.
  • Spray any fabrics with Scotch Guard to prevent mildew.
  • If you plan to spray paint your tree, please bring a drop cloth to protect the grass. Be mindful of your neighbors and the wind when spray painting.
  • Please make sure to have an outdoor-rated extension cord and LED lights. This will help to make that process go smoothly.
  • There should be NO decorations or additional signage in front of the tree except your tree sign issued by Discover Covington.
  • A Discover Covington/City of Covington representative will check trees daily and will notify you of any lights or decorations that need to be maintained.