Free and family friendly!

Get ready for a magical evening of illuminated art with the EUGENE BRiGHT Parade & AfterParty! Don your most creative glowing outfits and create a night of epic memories, artistic magic and luminous fun.

The parade showcases the best in light-up human- and electric-powered art. This year’s theme is "KINDNESS!" as our community celebrates all that makes Eugene unique, amazing and awe-inspiring. The parade runs from 7:30-8:30 p.m., starting and ending at the intersection of 8th Ave. and Pearl St.

After the parade, channel your sparkling energy over to the Farmers Market Pavilion and the Park Blocks for the BRiGHT AfterParty. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the party runs until 10 p.m. All ages can enjoy an evening of art and fun:

• Music by Portland-based DJ Krista Basis

• Art installations by Foxlight Labs, Zenith Aerial Arts from Bounce Gymnastics and Aerial Arts Center, Dave Shirkhani, Domenic Weber, Plaedo and Jacqueline McCormick

• Projection mapping by L.i.T Visuals and Nolan Day

• Arcade bus and Pongoalin (table tennis court game)

• Food by Red 5 HotDogs and ThaiFusion2go, plus sweet treats by Flying Fancy Cotton Candy and Peek-a-Boo Delight

• Drinks by Xicha Brewing and The Barn Light

• Announcement of the parade awardees!