Beaver Dam's Rotary Lights at Swan Park
Experience the Magic of the Season in Beaver Dam!
Event Dates: Opens November 27, 2026 through January 4, 2027
Beaver Dam’s beloved Rotary Light Display returns to Swan Park for the 2026-27 holiday season, transforming the park into a breathtaking winter wonderland. Sponsored and organized by the Beaver Dam Rotary, this dazzling walk-through display features thousands of sparkling lights, whimsical decorations, and festive cheer for the whole family. Admission is free, and the display is open nightly from Friday, November 27, 2026, through Saturday, January 2, 2027.
The festivities begin with a Lighting Ceremony on Friday, November 27 at 5:00 PM, officially kicking off their 10th season with thousands of twinkling lights and warm holiday spirit. Throughout the season, visitors can enjoy complimentary hot cocoa on select nights, making each visit a cozy and memorable experience:
Friday, November 27 – Cocoa served from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM (Lighting Ceremony at 5:00 PM)
Saturday, November 28 – Cocoa served from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Saturday, December 5 – Cocoa served from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (after the Holiday Parade)
Friday, December 11 – Cocoa served from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Saturday, December 12 – Cocoa served from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Friday, December 18 – Cocoa served from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Saturday, December 19 – Cocoa served from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
To ensure the Rotary Lights experience is accessible to everyone, golf cart rides are offered free every Sunday through Christmas from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. These rides are especially helpful for elderly guests, individuals with mobility challenges, and anyone needing assistance. Swan Park’s walkways are fully paved, and after snowfall or icy conditions, sidewalks are promptly plowed and salted, ensuring safe and comfortable passage for all visitors.
Saturday, December 12 is an especially festive evening as Santa Claus makes a special stop at the Rotary Lights from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, joined by the Beaver Dam High School Carolers, who will fill the air with holiday music. It’s the perfect night to gather the family, sip cocoa, and enjoy the season’s magic together.
Whether you’re starting a new tradition or continuing a cherished one, the Rotary Light Display in Swan Park offers a heartwarming way to celebrate the holidays. Bundle up, bring your loved ones, and take a stroll through one of Beaver Dam’s most magical seasonal experiences. The final night to enjoy the lights will be Saturday, January 2, 2027—don’t miss it!
Looking for even more holiday cheer? Explore Beaver Dam’s full lineup of festive fun—including our spectacular Holiday Parade, charming shopping events, and unforgettable family-friendly experiences. Click here to discover all the magic of the season!
2026 Rotary Lights Brought To You By These Generous Sponsors
Night of Lights Sponsors
A-1 Tri-County Vacuum & Sewing
American Family Insurance – Kyle Schroeder Agency
Better Builders of Beaver Dam
Dathan & Jane Hiemstra
Dentistry of Wisconsin Beaver Dam and Waupun
Fox Bros Piggly Wiggly
Gordy & Jane Otto
Greg and Kathy Armstrong
J & J Roofing and Exteriors
Jeanne Lamers
Judi & Stewart Miller
Judy Bell Hein and the Cast & Crew of “In Hein Sight”
Ken & Linda Beal
Klodowski Real Estate
Silica for your Home
Springbrook Estate LLC
St. Katherine’s Drexel School (Marybeth Schessow Sponsored)
The Glass Cellar
Trenton Highlights 4-H Club
WAVE Hair Studio
Zechzer Excavating
Memory Angels Sponsors
Heiar Family
In Loving Memory of all of our Family & Friends (Johnny’s Lounge)
In Loving Memory of Ava Lily Nelson
In Loving Memory of Bristol Bruesch, we love and miss you!
In Loving Memory of David Schultz
In Loving Memory of Dr. Heidi Henschel Pellett
In Loving Memory of Gideon Aldo Kuzniewicz
In Loving Memory of Heather Henschel Breummer
In Loving Memory of Jason Bradley The Bradley & Schweiger Families
In Loving Memory of Jon Curro
In Loving Memory of Romie Wild & Ernie Slovak
In Loving Memory of Tim “Papapa” Welak
In Memory of Anne Diener Pflum
In Memory of Jim Ruplinger
In Memory of Melissa Landdeck
In Memory of Nicole Czajkowski
In Memory of Past Members, Volunteers and Staff (St. Vincent de Paul)
Koepsell – Murray Funeral Home
Mandy Saucerman Real Estate
Mary Jane Bonilla Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure. Love, your children & grandchildren
White Construction
Toy Soldier Sponsors
American Bank
Amstead Auto
Beaver Dam American Legion Post 146
Beaver Dam Dental
Beaver Dam Lock & Security
Fischbach Tires & Automotive
Fond du Lac Area Foundation
In Memory of Corporal Charlene M Kikkert US Army 1950-1953 Sponsored by John E Miller American Legion Auxiliary Unit #146
In Memory of Those Who Gave all for our Country Gold Star & Friends of Dodge County Parks
Merry Christmas to All Service Members Women’s Affiliate
Modern Woodmen of America
Prairie Ridge
Spring Isle Apartments
Steve Loeck & Bev Beal-Loeck Family
Supporting our Troops and Veterans (Jeanne Lamers)
VFW 1163
Whisker
White Construction Happy Holidays and Heartfelt Thanks to our Armed Forces Veterans
Christmas Tree Sponsor
Adam & Nicole White Family
Affiliated Counselling Center, Inc.
Air Care, Inc. Wishing you a Merry Christmas
Bayside Supper Club
Beaver Bait & Tackle
Beaver Dam Health Care Center
Beaver Dam Lions
Beaver Dam Police Charities
Beaver Dam Rotary Club
Beaver Dam Unified School District
Blake N Tonn Pest Control
BMO Bank
Bo’s Heavenly Clubhouse Honoring all of the children who have gone before us
Charleston House
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Beaver Dam Branch
CMG Home Loans/Garage Door Gary/Real Home Realty
Community Care Preschool & Child Care
Dentistry of Wisconsin Beaver Dam & Waupun
Eaton Dental
Edward Jones – Kevin Carnine
Fischbach Tires & Automotive
Fond du Lac Area Foundation
Generac
Generations Chiropractic
Grace Presbyterian Church
Guaranty Closing & Title Services
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Heimerl Corporation
Hollys Realty
Horicon Bank
In Loving Memory of Bobette Ireland
In Loving Memory of Cherie Wille
In Loving Memory of Eivin & Oliver Maly
In Loving Memory of Jeff Schlagel
In Loving Memory of Lori Schaus
In Loving Memory of Shelly Ascherien
In Memory of Emily C Lyons #Emstrong
In Memory of Officer Hunter Scheel
In Memory of Ron & Donna Nehmer. We love and miss you
In Memory of Tom Gricius, Gary Key & Janice Nattila
J Schraufnagel Construction LLC
J&J Roofing and Exteriors
Killingsworth & Vessey Financial Partners
Klodowski Real Estate
Kraft Heinz
Kunkel Engineering
Kyle Schroeder Agency, LLC American Family Insurance
Lee Heiling Construction, LLC
Lidtke Motors
McKinstry’s Home Furnishings
Mec East
Mec West
MSA Professional Services
National Exchange Bank & Trust
Neuman Pools
Noble Community Clinics
Old Hickory Golf Club
Out of This World Travel
Paddle City Big Band
Palenque
Peace Lutheran Church
Polaris Marine w/ Marry Christmas & Happy New Year
Power Sports Company
Preferred Dental Partners
R.C. Koch LLC
Rehab Resources
Ric & Connie Fiegel
Richards Insurance of Beaver Dam
Sawejka HVAC
Schweiger Hiemstra Families
Shepy’s Auto Body
Specialty Cheese
St. Katherine Drexel School
St. Stephens Evangelical Lutheran Church
Summit Automotitve – Summit Ford
Summit Credit Union
Swan City Ice Skaters
The Market at Beaver Dam
The Matuszeski Family
Trinity Church – United Methodist
Wally’s Auto
Water Technology, Inc.
Water Technology, Inc.
WAVE Hair Studio
Wayland Academy
Whisker
White Construction Happy Holidays
White Plumbing LLC
Willow Street Neighborhood
YMCA
Zechzer Excavating
Holiday Display Sponsor
Adam & Nicole White Family
Beaver Dam Wings Over Wisconsin
Daily Dodge ESPN/WBEV
Elevated Yoga
Fishbach Tire
Hometown Glass & Improvement
JB Mechanical
Life Academy
Loyal Exteriors
Modern Woodmen
MTT DBA K&B Tree & Lawn Care
Neuman Pools
Sunsation Electric – Bandshell Lights
Supreme Manufacturing
Walmart Distribution Center 7039
WDS Construction
Santa's Helper Sponsor
A-1 Tri-County Vacuum & Sewing
Gordy & Jane Otto
Jeanne Lamers
Judi & Stuart Miller
Kenn & Barb Ferron
Susan Nienhuis
The Glass Cellar