All about that Blaze (of Lights schedule 2021)
The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the following schedule for the Blaze of Lights festival on Saturday, November 27, 2021.
All Day Shop Small Saturday
4 p.m. Parade line up. Entries accepted until Saturday morning
5 p.m. Parade starts at Community Pool, 205 Snider Rd. and ends at College Ave. and Main.
- Grand Marshal: Jerry Burkholder
- Switch Hitter: 6th grade student Lane Rossman
- Parade Theme: A Christmas Carol
6 p.m. (Approximate time) Blaze Stage, 112 N Main St, and other entertainment
- Bluffton High School Show Choir
- Wendy Chappell – Dick & Phil Gratz
- Santa and Mrs. Claus will be in the alley between 111 and 113 N. Main following the parade
- Romick Railway rides will be available after the parade (No horse and wagon rides are available.)
- Town Crier (Kevin Gratz) recites the Christmas Story and leads Christmas carols
7 p.m. Blaze of Lights Ceremonies
- Switch Hitter Lane Rossman turns on lights on the Ream folk art display
The Blaze of Lights display will be illuminated through New Year’s weekend.
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