2026 Clam Lights Opening Night - Sponsored by Ivar's

Next date: Friday, December 04, 2026 | 05:30 PM to 08:30 PM

Celebrate the start of the holiday season with lights, music, Santa, and a tree lighting at Gene Coulon Beach Park!

Kick off the holiday season at Renton’s Clam Lights Opening Night Celebration! Join us as Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park comes alive with twinkling lights, festive music, and holiday cheer for the whole family.

Enjoy a tree lighting ceremony, holiday music atmosphere, and the arrival of Santa Claus as the park transforms into a glowing winter wonderland along Lake Washington. Bundle up, bring your loved ones, and share in this cherished Renton tradition that marks the start of the holiday season!

The tree lighting begins at 6:15 p.m. so come early to secure your spot!

Full line-up of activities for opening night:

• 6:15 p.m.: Arrival of Santa & Lighting
• 6:30-8:30 p.m.: Photos with Santa
• 7:15-8 p.m.: Singalong at North Shelter
• 7:45-8:15 p.m.: Rainier Yacht Club's "Parade of Boats"
• 8:20-8:40 p.m.: Argosy Christmas Ship

Clam Lights will be lit nightly from 4 to 9 p.m. beginning December 5 through January 3.

 

 

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Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park, 1201 Lake Washington Blvd N., Renton, WA, 98056, View Map