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By Paula Pyzik Scott
Some three inches of snow blanketed the 2025 Blaze of Lights. This was the 39th year for the Bluffton event, with parade coordinator Junior Weihrauch estimating that the last Blaze to have weather of this kind was in the early 2000s. While road conditions, temperatures and wind on November 29 impacted attendance and some planned features, the steady snowfall gave Main St. a playground atmosphere. Attendees brought warm smiles and warmer clothing to the event.
The 2025 Blaze of Lights festival--the 39th annual event--features many Bluffton traditions and a few new ways to celebrate the holiday season. The Blaze of Lights is coordinated by Jim Enneking and Rene Gabriel of the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce with the Bluffton Cultural Affairs Committee and the support of many individuals and organizations. A list of sponsors is below.
Horse-drawn wagon rides return - Free and sponsored by GROB Systems
Free RTA Trolley rides-- the 4th year for this treat
Santa will visit with families in the little red house across from the Ream display; children may drop off letters to Santa through December 23
Hope Railway rides on Main St. - Free thanks to Ebenezer Mennonite Church
The After Blaze returns on Vine Street with a heated tent, food and beverages; live entertainment by Stedic Music is sponsored by CCR Realtors
SHOP SMALL SATURDAY
Before the Blaze, local businesses will be rolling out the red carpet for shoppers, and many will stay open late. The Chamber has collected the following special opportunities:
Would you rather listen to what's happening at the 2025 Bluffton Blaze of Lights?
On November 25, Jim Enneking from the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce stopped by the WKXA studio in Findlay to share details about the 2025 Bluffton Blaze of Lights, which takes place on Saturday, November 29.
MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton Presbyterian Church, 112 N. Main St., will be holding its annual Cookie & Candy Sale on Saturday, December 13 from 9:00 to noon in the church basement.
