2023 Blaze of Lights parade theme is "A Journey Through Time"
The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the 2023 Blaze Parade Theme will be "A Journey Through Time."
The announcement encourages you to "Experience the magic of the past, present, and future at the Blaze of Lights Parade 2023! .... From Victorian carolers to retro 1950s-inspired decorations to modern programmed displays, floats will take us on a journey through different eras. Use you imagination and creativity to create a parade entry that celebrates Christmas traditions."
The Blaze of Lights festival is held on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. This year the date is Saturday, November 25. This will be the 37th annual festival.
Stories Posted This Week
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
- Big Brothers Big Sisters launches 2026 year-end giving campaign
- Socktober drive collected 659 pairs for local distribution
- Jeanne Previte, 80, owned and operated Jeanne's Kitchen
- Bluffton Elementary Honor Roll for 1st Quarter 2026-2027
- Lego scarecrow earns GROB top honors from BACC
- Former Blufftonite is lieutenant governor-elect of South Carolina
- University to stage costume drama that mixes emotion, humor and contemporary references
- Bluffton High School Honor Roll for 1st quarter of 2026-2027
- Nov. 13 chamber program on Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities
Monday, November 9, 2026
- Healing and life beyond incarceration explored at Forum
- Nov. 12 opportunity to learn Mahjong
- Door hanger craft class at Pandora library, November 17
- BPL after school movie, November 16
- Hailey's Wellness and Massage provide chair massages at Senior Center
- Bluffton area Women in Business Meeting November 19
Sunday, November 8, 2026
Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Pirates Essinger and Gatchel finish cross country season at OHSAA Championships
- Nov. 7 Bluffton Schools athletics lineup, streaming
- Pirate football hits Archbold roadblock in playoff loss
- Forum: Vaughn explores biblical and multicultural accounts of spirits and exorcism
- Bluffton University relaunches Leadership Development Program with NetVUE grant support
- Weekend Doctor: When distraction becomes the default