Festival of Lights special event permit
City of LaconiaNew Hampshire- Detected
- Nov 4, 2026
- Sector
- Community Events & Activities
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From the meeting
The committee considered a special event application for the annual Festival of Lights at 81B Washington Street in downtown Laconia. M. M.
and includes a parade, road race, food vendors, corn hole tournament, Smore's warming station, K9 demonstrations, and trailer rides. The item was on the agenda for formal consideration, so the decision was still pending at the meeting. Event support vendors and logistics providers may still have a near-term opportunity tied to the final event plan.
- Meeting date
- November 4, 2026
- Agency
- City of Laconia
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