Carlisle Chamber of Commerce

December 13, 2025, 5:00PM – 8:00PM

Remember to take time to drive by and see our local businesses and residents who will be lit up for the holidays.

Inflatable signs are available!

There is no cost for Chamber members, other than any signage we may have to make for your business. Non-members cost is $150 for the display of inflatable plus signage. (set up begins at 3:00 PM) If you need to purchase an inflatable you can contact our local Carlisle Hardware at (515) 259-9872.

We have a traveling trophy, sponsored by The Carlisle Chamber for a business’s best holiday decorations. So let’s really light up the town and have every business decorated for the holidays. Last year’s winner is City of Carlisle. Let’s see who is the best in 2025. We all need our spirits lit up.

We also have a residential contest, so let’s really get lit up with all residents lighting up the town. All judges will be viewing the displays the day before the event. Announcements will be made the day of the event.

Your “Light Up Carlisle” for 2025 – Parade beginning at 5:00 PM from North Park to Downtown with Santa arriving on Fire Truck.  See all the Luminar’s and Businesses lit up to welcome everyone to downtown Carlisle.  Holiday inflatable on 1^st Street and Chamber Park.  Stop in local businesses and see what they all have to offer.  Carlisle Watering Hole, ornament decorating, School Street Day Care, cooking decorating.  Farmers Market in garage of James Oil.  Santa handing out goodies at Chamber office and lighting of the Carlisle Christmas tree at 7:45 PM.  Carolers throughout Carlisle.  Fun for everyone!

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