Holiday Fest Happens Tonight11/26/2025One of Fort Wayne’s favorite holiday traditions, the 2025 HolidayFest Featuring the Night of Lights, is happening tonight. Several light displays, including historic ones like “Santa and His Reindeer” and the Merry Christmas Wreath”, light up downtown Fort Wayne to kick off the Christmas season. Night of Lights is taking place from 5:45 until 8 p.m. and is free to attend. The celebration draws in visitors from across the region, so expect traffic impacts throughout downtown tonight.