Lights on Eufaula Nov. 21 - McIntosh Democrat

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November 13, 2025

Lights on Eufaula Nov. 21

Vision Eufaula presents the annual Lights on Eufaula Friday, Nov. 21 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Lights go on at 5:45 p.m. downtown.

This kicks off the holiday shopping season with local Eufaula businesses.

The Grand Marshal of the event will be News 6 anchor Lori Fullbright.

Live music will be presented by Ave Rose Johnson, Tucker Leathers and The Pride of Eufaula Marching Band.

Meet and greet Santa at the 3D mural.

Enjoy trolley rides. Kids can play on five inflatables.

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