Back to All Events

Lighted Bike Parade

  • Depot Market Square 1100 Railroad Ave Bellingham United States (map)

It's our second annual Lighted Bike Parade!

Decorate your bike - be as festive, creative and light-filled as possible! The Lighted Bike Parade is sponsored by Fairhaven Association, Downtown Bellingham Partnership, Whatcom Smart Trips, Whatcom Transportation Authority, City of Bellingham, Puget Sound Energy, and WECU.

Starting in Fairhaven:
5:00PM at Hillcrest Chapel parking lot - 14th Street and Larrabee Ave - Show up in your decked out bike!
5:30PM We'll head out. For those that want a casual, easy ride, we will circle Fairhaven Village a few times. For the more adventurous, we will head downtown to the Depot Market Square by way of the South Bay Trail. Once downtown we will be greeted with hot chocolate, cider and holiday treats. We will then turn back to Fairhaven, or you may be on your way!

Starting in Downtown Bellingham:
5:00PM at Depot Market Square - E Maple Street and Railroad Ave - Show up in your decked out bike!
5:30PM We'll head out. We will head to the Fairhaven Village Green by way of the South Bay Trail. Once in Fairhaven we will be greeted with hot chocolate, cider and holiday treats. We will then turn back to downtown, or you may be on your way!

Please note: as a participant you will need to wear a helmet, mask, and keep 6ft from people not in your COVID family. As we parade we will need to follow the rules of the road.

**** PLEASE NOTE! Winds of over 30 mph and temperatures under 32 degrees will make this event too dangerous to pull off. Check here on Saturday after 3:00 PM for a posting regarding cancellation if the weather looks like it may not cooperate. ***

Thanks to our sponsors, Puget Sound Energy and WECU and partners, WTA, Fairhaven Association, SMART TRIPS, and the City of Bellingham.

Earlier Event: December 9
Deck the Old City Hall
Later Event: December 12
Cookie Decorating Class