Light, Celebration & Wonder
An Evening of Joy and Celebration: Friday, July 24, 2026 from 6-10 p.m.— Central Bank’s Illuminate Littleton presented by The Diamond Reserve.
To celebrate this milestone event, Main Street will transform into an open-air experience with illuminated and interactive art installations, roaming musical performances, and extended outdoor dining from local restaurants and bars. Inviting residents and visitors to explore, linger, and connect before the evening culminates in a spectacular drone show lighting up the Littleton sky roughly at 9 p.m.
Family-friendly and no cost to attend. Bring your friends and family, and bring the joy as we celebrate together!
For general questions, email Alexandra Vander Pol, Senior Manager of Events and Marketing at avanderpol@LittletonCO.gov.
What to Expect
Take advantage of our helpful guide to build your perfect evening and to take advantage of all the activities.
Art Walk
Step into a glowing, ever-changing experience along Main Street where illuminated art installations shine, interactive pieces invite you to play, and local artwork is on display inside various boutiques. Around every corner, street performers and roaming musicians fill the air with energy, movement, and sound.
Plan your visit with the digital interactive map
Dining and Cocktails
Most of your favorite bars and restaurants will spill out onto Main Street with outdoor seating in the heart of the action. Prefer to wander and snack? Enjoy a variety of affordable grab-and-go bites from local vendors. Drinks—both alcoholic and non-alcoholic—will be available at three beverage tents to enjoy throughout the event space. Map of participating businesses coming soon.
Find small bites, drink and sweet treats
Little Luminaries sponsored by Redstone Bank
Little Luminaries will have a blast exploring a kid-friendly zone filled with playful, hands-on activities to keep them glowing with excitement right up until the drone show. Cue the bubbles, the glow, and the magic. If you’re bringing your little ones, check in at Bega Park at the corner of Main and Rio Grande.
Find Bega Park using the Digital Interactive Map
Wellness Tents
Thanks to the Glow for Health Sponsor, AdventHealth Littleton, guests can enjoy reprieve from the heat at one of their wellness tents. Find shade, misters, and complimentary cold bottled water.
Use the Digital Interactive Map to find nearby wellness tents
Spectacular Drone Show
The milestone anniversary drone show begins roughly at 9 PM in the sky above The Melting Pot. Great viewing anywhere on Main St. as far up as the Courthouse. On July 23 (day before) simply add the playlist that is timed to the show to your phone before the show by clicking on the button below:
Download Drone Show Playlist
Parking Information and Shuttle
- Free neighborhood street parking outside the event closure area
- Free parking at the Littleton City Center -2255 W Berry Ave, Littleton (approximately a 4-block walk)
- Free parking at Arapahoe Community College, thanks to their sponsorship, in Lots A, B, or C with an accessible courtesy shuttle provided by Mobility Auto Group, Accessible Transportation Sponsor – 5900 S Santa Fe Dr, Littleton
- Additional paid parking with accessible options available at the Elks Lodge at 5749 S. Curtice St.
A Limited-Edition Vintage for Littleton
Bottled as a special one-off release, Signature Wine Sponsor Carboy Winery created Illume, a dry, sparkling Riesling exclusive to Littleton. Illume is a celebration of light, community, and place. Now that’s Littleton in a bottle! Enjoy at Carboy Winery’s flagship location in Littleton, or at Kate’s Wine Bar in Downtown Littleton.
Reserve Your Bottle
VIP Experience
Congratulations to the guests who took advantage of the VIP Experience Sponsor, The Melting Pot. Enjoy your evening with us!
What to Expect
Take advantage of our helpful guide to build your perfect evening and to take advantage of all the activities.
Art Walk
Step into a glowing, ever-changing experience along Main Street where illuminated art installations shine, interactive pieces invite you to play, and local artwork is on display inside various boutiques. Around every corner, street performers and roaming musicians fill the air with energy, movement, and sound.
Dining and Cocktails
Most of your favorite bars and restaurants will spill out onto Main Street with outdoor seating in the heart of the action. Prefer to wander and snack? Enjoy a variety of affordable grab-and-go bites from local vendors. Drinks—both alcoholic and non-alcoholic—will be available at three beverage tents to enjoy throughout the event space. Map of participating businesses coming soon.
Little Luminaries sponsored by Redstone Bank
Little Luminaries will have a blast exploring a kid-friendly zone filled with playful, hands-on activities to keep them glowing with excitement right up until the drone show. Cue the bubbles, the glow, and the magic. If you’re bringing your little ones, check in at Bega Park at the corner of Main and Rio Grande.
Wellness Tents
Thanks to the Glow for Health Sponsor, AdventHealth Littleton, guests can enjoy reprieve from the heat at one of their wellness tents. Find shade, misters, and complimentary cold bottled water.
Spectacular Drone Show
The milestone anniversary drone show begins roughly at 9 PM in the sky above The Melting Pot. Great viewing anywhere on Main St. as far up as the Courthouse. On July 23 (day before) simply add the playlist that is timed to the show to your phone before the show by clicking on the button below:
Parking Information and Shuttle
- Free neighborhood street parking outside the event closure area
- Free parking at the Littleton City Center -2255 W Berry Ave, Littleton (approximately a 4-block walk)
- Free parking at Arapahoe Community College, thanks to their sponsorship, in Lots A, B, or C with an accessible courtesy shuttle provided by Mobility Auto Group, Accessible Transportation Sponsor – 5900 S Santa Fe Dr, Littleton
- Additional paid parking with accessible options available at the Elks Lodge at 5749 S. Curtice St.
A Limited-Edition Vintage for Littleton
Bottled as a special one-off release, Signature Wine Sponsor Carboy Winery created Illume, a dry, sparkling Riesling exclusive to Littleton. Illume is a celebration of light, community, and place. Now that’s Littleton in a bottle! Enjoy at Carboy Winery’s flagship location in Littleton, or at Kate’s Wine Bar in Downtown Littleton.
VIP Experience
Congratulations to the guests who took advantage of the VIP Experience Sponsor, The Melting Pot. Enjoy your evening with us!
