Downtown Owosso, Michigan
Glow
OWOSSO
Friday, November 27, 2026 • Starts at 5:30 PM
The night after Thanksgiving, downtown lights up. A 5K, a light parade, Santa, carriage rides, the tree lighting, and fireworks. It's the best night of the year to be in Owosso.
What is Glow Owosso?
Owosso's kickoff to the holidays
Every year, the Friday after Thanksgiving, thousands of folks pack downtown Owosso. They come to shop local, watch the light parade, see Santa, and count down to the big tree lighting. Then fireworks fill the sky. It's free to attend and fun for all ages.
people come downtown on Glow day.
✨ Light Parade
Floats covered in lights roll down Washington Street.
🏃 Glow 5K
Run or walk off that turkey dinner before the parade.
🎄 Tree & Fireworks
Santa, the tree lighting, and fireworks to close the night.
Presented by Owosso Main Street and the Owosso Glow Committee.
Night-of schedule
Friday, November 27, 2026
Spend $10, Win Big
Shop downtown on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. Every $10+ purchase at a participating store gets you a prize entry.
Glow 5K Run/Walk
Lace up and run through downtown Owosso.
Glow Parade
Lighted floats, bands, and more down Washington Street.
Tree Lighting, Santa & Fireworks
Head to Main Street Plaza at Main and Washington.
Be in the parade
Glow Parade Application
Want your business, church, school, or club in the parade? Fill out the form below. Register by November 20, 2026.
Parade Time
7:00 PM, Friday, November 27
Line-up
5:30 to 6:45 PM around Fayette Square (Washington, Oliver & Goodhue St.). Enter Washington St. from the north at King St.
Street Parking
Washington St. parking from King St. to Jerome Ave. will be closed. Let your family and friends know.
Parade rules
- Your unit must have at least 1,000 lights.
- You need a sign showing your name or group.
- Please don't dress as Santa. We want just one Santa so kids don't get mixed up.
- No throwing candy or anything else from floats or vehicles. It's for everyone's safety.
Run or walk
The Glow 5K Run/Walk
Burn off that turkey dinner! The Glow 5K starts at 5:30 PM and winds through downtown Owosso just before the parade. Walkers are welcome. Money raised helps pay for Owosso's holiday events.
5:30 PM
Friday, November 27, 2026
5K (3.1 miles)
Run it or walk it. Your pace, your call.
Register online
Price, shirt deadline, and packet pickup are on the RunSignup page.
Opens RunSignup in a new tab.
Shop local, win prizes
Spend $10, Win Big!
Shop at a participating downtown Owosso business on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. Every purchase of $10 or more gets you one entry to win. The more you shop, the more chances you get.
1. Shop
Visit any participating store downtown on Nov. 27 or 28.
2. Spend $10+
Each purchase of $10 or more counts.
3. Get an Entry
One entry per purchase. Fill it out at the store.
4. Win Big
Hundreds of dollars in downtown business gift cards and other prizes!
Participating stores
More stores are signing up. Check back soon!
Support Glow Owosso
Become a Glow Sponsor
Over 11,000 people come downtown on Glow day. Put your business in front of them and help keep Owosso's holiday magic going.
Want to back every downtown event all year? Ask about Owosso Main Street annual sponsorships at DowntownOwosso.org/give.
Plan your visit
Everything you need to know
📅 When
Friday, November 27, 2026. The 5K starts at 5:30 PM. The parade starts at 7:00 PM.
📍 Where
Downtown Owosso. The parade runs down Washington Street. The tree lighting is at Main Street Plaza (Main & Washington).
🚗 Parking
Washington St. parking from King St. to Jerome Ave. is closed. Use side streets and public lots. Come early!
🧣 Dress Warm
It's Michigan in late November. Bring hats, gloves, and a blanket for the curb.