The Light Trail is LIT, and live events kick off this Friday with a 5pm parade led by the fiery Revels dragon and First Night puppets.Around 45 light art displays are up (or going up this week) around downtown, paired with music and poetry online.Interactive community art-making, story-writing, labyrinth-walking and projection mapping.PLUS: Light up your bike Jan. 12 at the decoration workshop and lighted bike ride. SO. MUCH. LIGHT. 🌟🌟🌟 Light art is LIT, the dragon is ready - come see the live events this weekend! | | | | | View this email in your browser | | | | | | | | | | | | | LIVE EVENTS FRI-SAT! | | | | | | | | | | | | | The snow has gone - and Light Trail Live is coming! Get downtown this Friday and Saturday nights for circus, music, dance, projection mapping, community light art, a candle labyrinth, free hot tea and more - all kicking off with a parade! 5pm Jan. 7: Light Parade from University of Washington Tacoma steps 5:30-8pm: Live performances in Tollefson Plaza (rain venue: Tacoma Art Museum parking lot) 6-8pm Jan. 8, 14, 15: More live performances and art in Tollefson! | | | | DETAILS | | | | | | | | | | | THE LIGHT TRAIL IS LIT Giant glowing hops. An infinite starfield. Shimmering mirrors. The light art is LIT on the Trail, with more coming every day. Find it via the online map (printed maps at libraries & museums). Then scan the QR poster onsite to hear the Sound Trail. 5-9pm every night. | | | | | LIGHT MAP | | | | | | | | | | | LIGHT UP & RIDE! Glam your bike at the Lighted Bike Decoration workshop 5pm Jan. 12 (new date due to weather) on the patio at Alma Tacoma, then join a lighted bike ride through the Trail with Downtown on the Go! Food, drink, heated patio & freebie lights. FREE! Sign-up required. | | | | | INFO & SIGNUP | | | | | | | | | | | GET YOUR MERCH... We have merch! Cozy Light Trail beanies, warm tumbler mugs, rainbow umbrellas and glow gear - exclusive to Light Trail Live events on Jan. 7, 8, 14 & 15.  Limited stock - don't miss out! | | | | | | | | | Open your heart. Something very special is on the Tacoma Light Trail this year - the iconic 253 Heart, hovering over Opera Alley like a beacon. We're asking you to open your heart to support Tacoma's homeless youth, via a partnership donation to Comprehensive Life Resources. Check out the heart, and share the love. | | | | 253 HEART | | | | | | | | | | | | BE THE LIGHT. | | | | | The Tacoma Light Trail is a winter festival of light art and sound in downtown Tacoma. Using light to symbolize hope, truth and understanding, it unites the community, lifts up diverse voices and brings joy and healing to dark times. It also creates a vibrant downtown, supporting businesses and artists. | | | | | | | | | FOLLOW US! | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Copyright © Tacoma Light Trail 2021, All rights reserved. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. | | | | | | | This email was sent to info@tacomalighttrail.org why did I get this?    unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences Tacoma Light Trail · 3325 N 21st St · Tacoma, WA 98406-6105 · USA | | -- Rosemary Ponnekanti (she/her)Director Tacoma Light TrailDec. 31, 2021 - Jan. 16, 2022 Light art downtown.A sound trail of music and poetry. Live music, circus and spoken word.Be the light.TacomaLightTrail.orgFacebook | Instagram Fiscally sponsored by Shunpike, a 501(c)3. Statement of Gratitude: We acknowledge the land on which we share light, art and story is the traditional home of the Coast Salish Peoples, including Puyallup, Duwamish, Tulalip, Muckleshoot, and Suquamish tribal nations. We are grateful to the original caretakers of this land who are still here. Along with our gratitude is our commitment to the ongoing work of uplifting Native communities, and to protecting the land and resources that sustain us all.