Aisle of Lights
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Aisle of Lights
c/o City of Coralville
1512 7th St.
Coralville, IA 52241
Ph: 319.248.1700
Aisle of Lights
c/o City of Coralville
1512 7th St.
Coralville, IA 52241
Ph: 319.248.1700
Aisle of Lights
See how thousands of white paper sacks, each filled with sand and a votive candle, create a magical scene on a winter evening! Miles of luminarias are available for viewing by foot or car. Aisle of Lights is held annually on the second Sunday in December.
Area businesses and organizations host activities for all ages, and participating residents and businesses light luminarias in the evening. Coralville’s annual Aisle of Lights luminaria display began in 1980.
Sunday, December 13, 2020
Light luminarias on Sunday from 5:00 to 9:00 pm (see "Events" below for related activities).
Where to See Luminarias
1. Residents and businesses throughout Coralville are invited to light luminarias on their sidewalks.
2. The City and community volunteers will light luminarias on:
- 5th Street (1st Avenue to S.T. Morrison Park)
- 12th Avenue (Highway 6 to Oakdale Boulevard)
- Holiday Road (1st Avenue to 12th Avenue)
Where to See Holiday Lights & Displays
See a map of the community's favorite light displays at www.coralville.org/holidaylights throughout December.
Weather
Aisle of Lights is held snow or shine, and will not be rescheduled if the weather doesn't cooperate. In the event of wind, sleet, or rain, light luminarias as you are able.
Presenting Sponsor
Aisle of Lights is sponsored by GreenState Credit Union.
Sand donated by Hawkeye Ready Mix.
Sand donated by Hawkeye Ready Mix.
How to Participate

- Get free sacks and sand beginning Monday, December 7:
- Pick up sacks at Coralville City Hall (1512 7th St.) or the Coralville Recreation Center (1506 8th St.)
- Pick up sand at the Aquatic Center parking lot (1513 7th St.), adjacent to City Hall, in the west side of the lot; bring a container to transport sand.
- Buy votive candles.
- Place sacks, weighted with sand and a candle, along your sidewalks (roughly every third sidewalk square). Tip: Fold the top edge of the sack down for extra sturdiness.
- Light your candles by 5:00 pm on Sunday. Please clean up your luminarias by 9:00 am on Monday.
Include Your Neighbors
Would you like to invite your neighbors to light luminarias? Download and print our handy neighborhood invitation!
Would you like to invite your neighbors to light luminarias? Download and print our handy neighborhood invitation!
Aisle of Lights Activities*
Sunday, December 13, 2020
Open Houses in the Iowa River Landing
2:00-5:00 pm
Iowa River Landing, E. 9th St. & Quarry Rd.
Holiday business open houses. Celebrate the magic of the season with family fun and activities. Please wear a mask and social distance.
Luminaria Decorating & Treats
3:30-5:00 pm
S.T. Morrison Park, 1513 7th St., Fireside Shelter
Light the way, Coralville! Meet at a distance and decorate a luminaria bag with your message for Coralville for 2021. The shelter will be lit with fairy lights and the fireplace will be blazing. GreenState Credit Union will serve hot chocolate and cookies. Decorated luminarias will be lit at 5:00 pm at the south end of the park. Please wear a mask and social distance.
Candy Trains in the Park
5:00-7:00 pm (or until supplies run out)S.T. Morrison Mark, 1513 7th St., Fireside Shelter
Stop by and make a candy train at Fireside Shelter (while supplies are available), and then go to City Hall to see Bop's Choo Choo Trains by Jim and Laurie Goodrich. Please wear a mask and social distance.
Bop’s Choo Choo Trains & Santa's Sleigh
5:00-7:30 pm
Coralville City Hall, 1512 7th St.
Bop’s Choo Choo Trains will be on display as they ride through a magical Victorian winter wonderland! See Santa’s sleigh, courtesy of GreenState Credit Union. Please wear a mask and social distance.
Luminarias throughout Coralville
5:00-9:00 pm
Light luminarias on your sidewalks and tour the twinkling lights!
*Subject to change. To be listed, events must relate to Aisle of Lights and be community-focused, open to the public and all ages, and free unless otherwise noted. Inclusion does not imply sponsorship or endorsement by the City. Contact individual organizers for information.
Self-Guided Tour
View the twinkling lights throughout Coralville at your leisure (we suggest viewing the luminarias on 5th Street, 12th Avenue, and Holiday Road, as well as those placed by residents and businesses throughout Coralville).
Limited Bus Tours*
The City of Coralville provides a free wheelchair-accessible bus to tour the lights on Sunday, December 13, 2020.
- Social distancing and masks are required.
- Capacity is very limited to allow room for safe distancing, and space for all riders is not guaranteed. Each round is first come, first served.
- Departs from City Hall (1512 7th Street) at approximately 5:15 pm, 6:00 pm, 6:45 pm, and 7:30 pm.
- Free and open to the public.
*Subject to change
Contact Us
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Aisle of Lights
c/o City of Coralville
1512 7th St.
Coralville, IA 52241
Ph: 319.248.1700