Holiday themed poster on wooden wall with dates and locations of different Holiday Lighting in the Omaha area for 2024. Text is below with additional information.
Holiday Lighting 2024
27 November, Wednesday, 6:00 pm
Christmas Tree Lighting & Holiday Parade at Shadow Lake Towne Center in Papillion.
The 17th Annual Tree Lighting & Holiday Parade starts at 6 pm with fireworks afterwards.
Shadow Lake Towne Center
7775 Olson Drive, Suite 205
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 537-0046
29 November, Friday
Union Station Tree Lighting Ceremony with music and performances by Camille Metoyer Moten, Bellevue Little Theater, along with crafts, cookie decorating, scavenger hunt and Santa.
This Omaha event runs 4:00 – 8:00 pm with tree lighting around 7:00 pm.
Best to get tickets early. Register online or call 402-444-5071 by November 27.
Dundee is one of the best neighborhoods in America. Not kidding. In 2011, the American Planning Association named Dundee as one of the best neighborhoods in America! It is a walkable, historic “small town” in the middle of Omaha where you’re certain to run into your neighbors and friends while you shop, enjoy dinner, or savor an ice cream cone. Dundee was one of the first suburbs in Omaha and it’s historic homes and big trees will beckon you.
How did Dundee Day begin and evolve?
Dundee Day began as an unofficial series of sidewalk sales back in the 1950’s. In 1992, it became an officially planned event to include vendor booths and activities for kids. Over the years, the event has grown to include over 100 vendors (plus our great merchants); a huge classic “hometown” parade with fire trucks, marching bands, classic cars, Stormtroopers, and more; a kids village; a pancake breakfast; a 5K run; local music during the day, supporting community groups; and a great slate of local music throughout the afternoon and into the night.
How did you start volunteering for Dundee Day?
I have been involved in festivals and events for over 25 years. When my wife and I moved to Omaha in 2011, I was looking for a way to get involved with the events in Omaha. I started as a setup volunteer for Dundee Day to lend a hand to something right in my own backyard. I had always mentioned that I’d be willing to do more than just “day of” work and, in 2017, the merchants asked if I would be willing to join the Production Team and step into the role of Production Manager. It was a little rough my first year, but our team of merchants and residents hit our stride in 2019 and have been getting better and better every year!
What do you want people to know about Dundee Day?
It may be cliche, but there really is something for everyonepancakes and great food trucks and food vendors if you’re hungry; a 5K run if you’re up for something physical; a kids village for the young ones to play and have fun; woodworking, art, jewelry, community groups, school outreach, great local vendors, and lots more for your retail therapy; a used book sale to restock the home library; a mobile makerspace to try your hand at 3D printing, electronics, and laser cutting; and so much more! Plus, Dundee Day is proud to present “Dundee Night” as a full afternoon and evening of local food, drink, and amazing local music for the whole family to enjoy! The Dundee Night event includes lawn games and free admission and is a great way to catch up with your neighbors and enjoy a great piece of Dundee!
What are some of the things that you like about Dundee?I love the walkability. It’s not uncommon for my wife and I to wander up to Underwood for breakfast, lunch, or dinner and dessert. I get my hair cut, go to the dentist, and shop in Dundee. And beyond the business district, Dundee is a great community of neighbors. I love chatting with my neighbors out on the front sidewalk in the Spring and Summer, catching up and handing out candy on an amazing Halloween evening (while sitting among my heavily decorated front yard), and trading off shoveling each others’ sidewalks in the Winter.
Do you live in Dundee?
I have lived on Cass Street in Dundee since moving to Omaha in 2011.
Why did you pick Dundee?
When we were house hunting, we wanted a community of classic homes and landscaping that wasn’t “cookie cutter”. The architecture, mature landscaping, and business district reminded my wife and I of a classic neighborhood in Atlanta that we had always admired. Dundee presented everything we were looking for.
What is the Dundee Day website, address and public contact information?
What should we know about the Dundee Day Production Team?
While I’m proud to have the title of “Production Manager” for Dundee Day, there is an AMAZING team of people bringing Dundee Day to life! We are all volunteers and we are a diverse mix of local merchants and neighborhood residents. Everyone has their roles and areas of responsibility and we bring it all together on August 20th for our great neighborhood. We truly believe we are producing “The Best Neighborhood Event in Omaha’s Best Neighborhood!”
Don’t miss Dundee Day, Saturday, on 20 August in Dundee!!
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Press Release from our friends at the Santa Lucia Festival:
Contact: Todd Procopio, Committee President
402.312.4030 or president@santaluciafestival.com
For Immediate Release
Festival Returns to Little Italy
Santa Lucia Festival hasn’t held festival in neighborhood since 2002
For the first time in nearly two decades, the annual Santa Lucia Italian Festival will return to its home neighborhood. The 97th annual festival will be held near 10th & William Streets, in front of St Frances Cabrini Church and Sons of Italy. The festival committee was forced to move the festival from its most recent location at the Lewis & Clark Landing, due to the $300 million riverfront revitalization project.
The Santa Lucia Italian Festival originated in Omaha’s Little Italy in 1925, located near 6th and Pierce streets throughout much of the festival’s rich history. The festival committee has worked closely with the City of Omaha, neighbors and local neighborhood groups to ensure a successful event. “We are extremely excited to be back in the neighborhood where it all started”, said festival president Todd Procopio.
The festival will run Thursday, July 8th through Sunday, July 11th. In recent years, the festival was held the first weekend in June. But, due to the pandemic, organizers pushed it back a month to allow for a less restrictive experience.
Established in 1925, the Santa Lucia Festival is one of the Midwest’s longest running festivals.
The Santa Lucia Festival is one of my favorite Omaha events.
Starting on 6 June at 6PM and going until 9 June, this Omaha festival honors St. Lucy and is filled with Italian music, dancing, hospitality and of course food.
Today was the Chinese New Year celebration in Omaha. This Omaha event is one I look forward to every year.
This year, the Chinese New Year Gala was back at Westside Middle School.
The Confucius Institute is a great place to start learning Chinese.
This cute adorable pig bank was so hard to not take home. Unfortunately, I could not carry it. Too many pictures needed taking.
This beautiful screen back drop adds elegance to any selfie and photo keepsake for attending the event.
The University of Nebraska at Omaha had a nice booth.
The Omaha Performing Arts had a booth also and were fun to talk with.
Another of my favorites- Lion Dance!
This was beautiful and the first time I saw this.
The grand event was held in the auditorium. There were two new features that I enjoyed very much. This included two of my favorite musical instruments and Sichuan Face-Changing Opera.
The grand event begins!
Pipa:Ceilia Liu
Erhu:Xiabo Li
Sichuan Face-Changing Opera:Weiqi Zhong
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A repeat favorite was the opera singer, Lily Zhang
More pictures to come and contact information from some of the vendor booths!
The Omaha event took place here:
Westside Middle School
8601 Arbor St.
Omaha, NE 68124
