Aisle of Lights
Contact Us
Aisle of Lights
c/o City of Coralville
1512 7th St.
Coralville, IA 52241
Ph: 319.248.1700
Save the Date
Sunday, December 11, 2016
5:00-9:00 pm
Aisle of Lights
c/o City of Coralville
1512 7th St.
Coralville, IA 52241
Ph: 319.248.1700
Save the Date
Sunday, December 11, 2016
5:00-9:00 pm
Aisle of Lights
See how 30,000 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.
Area businesses and organizations host a merry day of activities for all ages, and then participating residents and businesses light luminarias to burn in the evening. Coralville’s annual Aisle of Lights luminaria display began in 1980.
Sunday, December 11, 2016
Light luminarias on Sunday, December 11, 2016, from 5:00 to 9:00 pm. Other activities take place throughout the day and evening (see "Events" below).
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)
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 2016 is sponsored by the University of Iowa Community 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 5:
- Pick up sacks at Hawkeye Ready Mix (309 1st Ave.) or the Coralville Recreation Center (1506 8th St.).
- Pick up sand at Hawkeye Ready Mix (309 1st Ave.).
- Buy votive candles.
- Place sacks, weighted with sand and a candle, along your sidewalks.
- 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!
Saturday, December 10, 2016*
| When | Where | About |
|---|---|---|
| 2:00-4:00 pm | Old Town Hall 407 5th St. |
Exhibit: antique sleds and toys |
| 5:00 pm | Coral Ridge Ice Arena 1451 Coral Ridge Ave. |
Hawkeye Skating Club performance |
Sunday, December 11, 2016*
| When | Where | About |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00-5:00 pm | Antique Car Museum of Iowa 860 Quarry Rd. |
Special admission rate: $2.50 |
| 1:00-5:00 pm | Hawkeye Model Railroad Club 840 Quarry Rd. |
Model railroads and trains |
| 2:00-5:00 pm | Iowa River Landing E. 9th St. & Quarry Rd. |
Businesses celebrate the magic of the season with family fun and activities. |
| 2:00-5:00 pm | Johnson County Historical Society Museum 860 Quarry Rd. |
Decorate cookies, make crafts and holiday postcards. Hot apple cider. |
| 3:00-6:00 pm | Old Town Hall 407 5th St. |
Exhibit: antique sleds and toys |
| 4:00-7:00 pm | Coralville United Methodist Church 806 13th Ave. |
Annual soup supper |
| 5:00-7:30 pm | Coralville City Hall 1512 7th St. |
Hot cocoa and cookies. Bring a camera for photos with Santa in an antique sleigh. Sponsored by the University of Iowa Community Credit Union. Live music by Community of Christ Church. |
| 5:00-8:00 pm | The Big White House 1246 12th Ave. |
Hot drinks, cookies, games, and an open house in a renovated 1910 farmhouse. Hosted by Genesis Church. |
| 5:00-9:00 pm | Throughout Coralville | Luminarias: light luminarias on your sidewalks and tour the twinkling lights. |
| 5:15-8:15 pm | Coralville City Hall 1512 7th St. |
Free bus tour. Open to the public. Wheelchair-accessible. Each round limited to 40 people. First come, first served. Departs approx. every 45 minutes. Last tour departs at 8:15 |
Take a Tour
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).
By Bus
On the night of Aisle of Lights, the City of Coralville provides one van and one wheelchair-accessible bus to tour the lights.
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).
On the night of Aisle of Lights, the City of Coralville provides one van and one wheelchair-accessible bus to tour the lights.
- Departs from City Hall, 1512 7th Street.
- Approximately every 45 minutes beginning at 5:15 pm; the last tour departs at approximately 8:15 pm.
- Each round is limited to 40 people, first come, first served.
- Free and open to the public.
- Hot cocoa, cookies, music, and Santa are in City Hall (see the Events tab for information) while you wait.
Video
View the lights, see the interviews, and take in the activities and entertainment from the Aisle of Lights 2014 video!
View the lights, see the interviews, and take in the activities and entertainment from the Aisle of Lights 2014 video!