Luminaria

Nighttime scene of a large outdoor Christmas tree decorated with colorful lights. At the base, festive holiday signs with cartoon characters and messages, including a snowman, candy cane, and words like "LUMINARY" and "IT'S PARTY TIME!" are visible. Small lanterns illuminate the area at ground level.

A night of family fun and enjoying the Christmas lights that Maemont has to offer

Village of Mariemont Luminaria Festival and Annual Tree Lighting

Join your neighbors, family, and friends for a festive night as luminaries light up the Village of Mariemont! Proceeds will benefit charitable projects within the community.

Date:

Saturday, December 5th, 2026

Time:

5:30-8:00 PM

Community celebration in Old Town Square and luminary viewing throughout Mariemont

Location:

Village of Mariemont

Who can join?

Join your neighbors, family, and friends for a festive night as luminaries light up the Village of Mariemont! Proceeds will benefit charitable projects within the community.

Online Kits

Online kit orders will open September 1st. To purchase kits in person, visit us at the Mariemont Village Boy Scout Christmas Tree Sale at the Mariemont Municipal Building on November 27th-29th and December 5th 12:00-4:00pm (as supplies last).

Click to Order Your Luminaria Kit

Coloring Contest

We will be continuing our annual Luminaria coloring contest. All kids 10 years and younger are welcome to participate. Print this years coloring page here. Once it is complete, write your child’s name and age on the back of the page and then drop it off in the mailbox at 7002 Wooster Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45227 Deadline to submit is October 1st!

Luminaria Coloring Page

Luminaria Map

We invite everyone to stroll the charming streets on Luminaria Night and enjoy the beautiful luminaries and festive holiday decorations. A map highlighting the House Decorating Contest participants will be available after November 28. Please consider participating in the House Decorating Contest! Click the link below to sign up. Deadline to sign up is November 28

House Decorating Contest Coming Soon
Map After November 28th, 2026

THANK YOU to all our sponsors!

Gold Sponsor

Reed & Roe Real Estate Experts and Coldwell Banker Realty logo as gold sponsor on a yellow background.
Reminger Attorneys at Law Gold Sponsor signage with logo and description.
A yellow banner with black text announces 'Comey & Shepherd First Community Mortgage' at the top left, and 'Gold Sponsor' on the top right. Below the banner, a white rectangle displays the CK Group logo with a stylized 'CK' and the text 'EST. 2016,' alongside the Comey & Shepherd Realtors logo.
Barre image with the text 'barre 3, Balanced in body. Empowered from within.' on a yellow and orange background.

Silver Sponsor

Logos of Porsche, Volvo Cars Cincinnati East, Maserati of Cincinnati, and Alfa Romeo of Cincinnati on a light blue background promoting Porsche of the Village as a silver sponsor.
A promotional graphic for Good Shepherd Lutheran Church featuring the church's name, a logo with a sheep and staff, and mentions of Silver Sponsor and the church's name.

Tinsel Sponsor

A banner with a red background featuring the text 'Right at School' on the left and 'Tinsel Sponsor' on the right. In the center, there is a logo with a shield and the words 'Right at School'.
A red promotional card for Hairston School of Dance with the logo and text indicating Tinsel Sponsor.
Graphics promoting Andy Fleming Soccer Camps and Tinsel Sponsor with a central logo featuring a shield and the text 'Andy Fleming Soccer Camps'.
Marriemont Inn Cincinnati logo with Tinsel Sponsor text on a red background.
A promotional card for The Little Gym at Hyde Park, sponsored by Tinsel, with the logo and slogan 'Serious Fun' on a red background.
Logo of Tri-State Running Company with a running figure on a colorful trail, on a red background, with text for Mariemont Preservation Foundation and Tinsel Sponsor.

Your Luminaria Questions, Answered

  • The festivities will begin at 5:30pm, and the tree will be lit around 6:00pm.

  • Santa will be on his sleigh and arrive at the Old Town Square at 6:15pm. He will remain at the square this year to take pictures and to meet with the kids!

  • Outside of the community celebration in the Old Town Square, the whole Village of Mariemont is lit up with luminaries lighting the streets and beautiful holiday decorations.

  • Yes! Mariemont Community Church will have a variety show outside featuring singers and carolers as well as many beautiful decorations.

  • There are many homes in the village participating in the contest.  You can find out who by looking at your program or each home will have a sign identifying them as a participant on the night of. You can vote for the winner by visiting the MPPG Luminaria Page on Facebook!

  • Yes, the carriage ride route is back at Old Town Square! You can pre-pay for a carriage ride ($4pp) with your Luminaria kit order! Alternatively, you can pay cash at the event ($5pp)!

    *Kids two and under are free

Thank you for your participation!

The Mariemont Preschool Parents Group is extremely proud and honored to be a part of this wonderful village tradition and always look forward to it each holiday season.

The Luminaria Festival and Annual Tree Lighting is MPPG’s only fundraising event. MPPG members coordinate the event and raise funds via sales of luminaria kits, event sponsorship from area businesses, and donations on the day of the event.

In addition to giving back to the community, Luminaria profits are donated to charitable causes and organizations voted on by MPPG members. Last year over $19,000 was donated to Ronald McDonald House, The Mariemont Library and the Dogwood Park Tot Lot.