2026 Lights at Legion

Returning to Legion Field in 2026, the Lights at Legion Kickoff will be on Saturday, December 5, 2026.

“Lights at Legion” is a free event to attend.  It will open on Saturday, December 5, 2026 with the Lights at Legion Kickoff. The event will start at 6:00 p.m. and include shopping at the Covington Mistletoe Market, food trucks, & a chance to visit with Santa.  Then each night citizens can enjoy leisurely walking through the lit Christmas trees at Legion Field.

 

If your business, organization or family would like to be a part of this inaugural event, you can purchase a tree and help set the ambience for this new holiday tradition. Help us line Legion Field with beautifully and creatively decorated trees that our community can enjoy throughout the holidays. “Lights at Legion” will give your family and friends a place to delight in the joy of Christmas in Covington.

APPLICATIONS FOR 2026 TREES WILL OPEN IN SEPTEMBER 2026

Thank you to all of the Businesses, Organizations & Families who reserved trees in 2025!

 

 

2026 LIGHTS AT LEGION TREE DECORATING GUIDELINES

Read these guidelines for important decorating info. COMPLETE GUIDELINES ARE ON THE APPLICATION.

 
TREE DECORATING DAYS
Coming in September
 

TREE UNDECORATING DAYS

  • Coming in September

NEEDED DECORATING SUPPLIES

  • OUTDOOR LED LIGHTS ONLY. No exceptions. If we find Non-LED lights tripping the electrical breakers, we will unplug the lights and they will need to be replaced with outdoor LED lights. 
  • Extension cord must be an OUTDOOR extension cord. If we find Non-Outdoor extension cords tripping the electrical breakers, we will unplug the cord and it will need to be replaced with an outdoor extension cord. 
  • Decorations must be able to withstand outdoor conditions, wind and rain. Please use zip-ties, pipe cleaners, string, or other ties to secure your decorations.
  • Plastic drop cloth or other covering the grass if you plan to spray paint your tree. 
  • You may want to bring a step ladder. Trees range in height from 6 feet tall.

*Please note: The trees are plugged into GFI (ground fault circuit interrupter) outlets at Legion Field. These outlets are designed to protect you from severe electrical shocks. The outlets will trip if rain/water gets in them which will mean trees may not be on after a storm/rain. Our staff or Christmas lighting company will reactivate the outlets once it's safe.

 

DECORATING TIPS & RULES

  • Make sure your decorations are rain and wind safe. Trees will be standing outside in the elements for almost 30 days.
  • Secure ornaments to trees using zip ties, pipe cleaner, string, wire or other ties. Ornament hooks will fall off in the wind.
  • Do not use water-soluble glue on ornaments.
  • Spray any fabrics with Scotch Guard to prevent mildew.
  • If you plan to spray paint your tree, please bring a drop cloth to protect the grass. Be mindful of your neighbors and the wind when spray painting.
  • Please make sure to have an outdoor-rated extension cord and outdoor LED lights. 
  • There should be NO additional signage in front of the tree except your tree sign issued by Discover Covington. You may identify your business/organization/family with decorations on the tree, but no yard signs.
  • If you plan on placing additional decorations around/behind your tree, please be mindful of the limited space between trees and be respectful of your neighbors tree area. Any additional decorations around your tree must be staked into the ground and weighted down, if necessary.
  • Although there are cameras at the venue, this is a public park and there is an inherent risk that any decorations could be destroyed, taken, or tampered with. Please do not use anything of value.
  • A Discover Covington/City of Covington representative will check trees almost daily and will notify you of any lights or decorations that need to be maintained.
  • You have until 6 p.m. on Friday, December 4, 2026 to complete decorating.

 

LIGHTS AT LEGION TREE PAYMENT & COMMUNICATION

Coming in September

 

LIGHTS AT LEGION KICKOFF

The "Lights at Legion” kickoff is scheduled for Saturday, December 5, 2026, weather permitting. The event will start at 6:00 p.m. and include shopping at the Covington Mistletoe Market, and a chance to visit with Santa & food trucks! If you would like to sit/hang out by your tree and hand out candy or promotional items, we would love for you to join us. However, it is not required.

 

 
PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD COMPETITION
This year we will have a "People's Choice" competition at the Lights at Legion Kickoff.  Lights at Legion Kickoff attendees will vote for (3) different trees: a Business tree, Organization tree, and Family tree. There will also be a Discover Covington Staff pick. Attendees scan the QR code on the sandwich boards to access the voting ballot. The winner in each category (Business, Organization and Family) will receive a trophy, a free 2027 Lights at Legion tree entry, social media recognition, and of course, bragging rights! Encourage your friends, co-workers, and family to come out to the Lights at Legion Kickoff and vote for your tree. IT'S THE ONLY TIME YOU CAN VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE TREES!