Stamford Downtown Expands Winter Lighting Program For 2025-2026

STAMFORD, CT — Stamford Downtown bringing back its popular Winter Lighting Program with expanded installations that further illuminate and enhance the downtown areas festive atmosphere.

The Stamford Downtown Winter Lighting Program, a signature initiative sponsored by Stamford Downtown, "brightens the holiday season and offers a welcoming glow throughout the cold winter months," Stamford Downtown said this week in an announcement.

The display runs from mid-November through mid-March, creating a vibrant backdrop for residents, workers, and visitors.

Stamford Downtown’s lighting program is produced by the Christmas Lighting Company of Pearl River, NY.

New for 2025, the Winter Lighting Program expansion includes:

• Decorative lamp posts and trees along Greyrock Place.
• Three oversized decorative light bulbs installed in the UConn Stamford raised vegetable garden.
• Six traffic signal poles wrapped from base to arm in pure white and red "candy cane" patterns.
• Enhanced décor at Bedford Street Garage, including illuminated snowflakes at the main entry and garland with twinkle lights at the secondary entry and tunnel entry/exit by the exterior parking area.

Returning favorites and additional highlights include:

• Eighty street trees adorned with approximately 1,700 lights each along Bedford, Atlantic, Summer, and Main Streets.
• Special installations at Latham Park and Kiwanis Park.
• Multi-color displays on two grand oak trees at the Ferguson Library and in Columbus Park, with the Columbus Park oak alone featuring 63,000 lights.
• Installations along North State Street – between Atlantic and Washington – and on Broad Street at UConn Stamford, Target, and The Asher.
• Festoon lighting along Clark Street leading to the Bell Street Garage.

In total, the Winter Lighting Program incorporates nearly 300,000 multi-color and warm-white LED lights, including a striking wall and tree installation of 60 cascading light rods at Kiwanis Park, according to Stamford Downtown.

By utilizing energy-efficient LED technology, the program significantly reduces energy costs while maintaining its brilliance.

"More than just a visual delight, the Winter Lighting Program reflects Stamford Downtown’s commitment to enhancing the Downtown’s appeal and fostering a sense of community," Stamford Downtown noted. "The dazzling displays attract visitors of all ages, making Stamford Downtown a must-visit destination during the winter season."