The Eau Claire River Lights is downtown Eau Claire's signature lit landmark. Consisting of 170 energy efficient LED lights on the Phoenix Park Footbridge, the River Lights recognize various occasions and organizations throughout the year, and are intended for public enjoyment and inspiration.

The River Lights have been made possible through an ongoing partnership among Downtown Eau Claire, Inc., the Rotary Club of Eau Claire, the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire, and the City of Eau Claire.

Schedule

The River Lights are scheduled to be lit every day from 5am to sunrise and sunset to 11pm.*

Become a River Lights Sponsor

Complete the River Lights Sponsorship Application to be considered for a sponsor night.

River Lights does not allow lighting for religious figures, religious or political events, and/or political campaigns. See full rates and terms for lighting sponsors.

Questions/Concerns

Email us at downtown@eauclairewi.gov.

River Lights Calendar

December 2017

Dec 01	In celebration of Let It Glow! and the Clearwater Winter Parade **SPECIAL SHOW AT 6PM**
Dec 02	In celebration of Downtown's Christmastime in the City
Dec 16	Blue and gold in celebration of UW-Eau Claire Commencement
Dec 19	Burgundy and blue in celebration of Chippewa Valley Technical College Commencement
Dec 24	In celebration of Christmas
Dec 25	In celebration of Christmas
Dec 30	In celebration of the Wisconsin Badgers playing in the Orange Bowl
Dec 31	In celebration of New Year's Eve

 

January 2018

 

Febraury 2018

Feb 14	Red in celebration of Valentine's Day
Feb 20	Red, white, and blue in honor of Presidents Day
Feb 23	Blue and gold in honor of World Rotary Day

 

 

March 2018

Mar 01	Welcoming the Wisconsin City/County Management Association Winter Conference
Mar 17	Green, white, and orange in celebration of St. Patrick's Day
Mar 19	Blue and green in honor of Eau Claire Day
Mar 24	Dark from 8:30-9:30pm in celeration of World Earth Hour

 

 

April 2018

Apr 02	Blue in honor of World Autism Awareness Day
Apr 20	Purple in celebration of the Eau Claire Jazz Festival
Apr 21	Green in honor of Earth Day
Apr 22	Blue and gold in honor of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation
Apr 28	Red, white, and blue in honor of the WI National Guard Assoc State Convention

 

 

May 2018

May 06	In celebration of a private event
May 13	Pink in honor of Mother's Day
May 18	Burgundy and blue in celebration of Chippewa Valley Technical College Commencement
May 19	Blue and gold in celebration of UW-Eau Claire Commencement
May 25	Red, white, and blue in honor of Memorial Day Weekend
May 26	Red, white, and blue in honor of Memorial Day Weekend
May 27	Red, white, and blue in honor of Memorial Day Weekend
May 28	Red, white, and blue in honor of Memorial Day Weekend

 

 

June 2018

Jun 07	In celebration of a private anniversary
Jun 17	Blue in honor of Father's Day

 

 

July 2018

Jul 04	Red, white, and blue in honor of Independence Day
Jul 05	In celebration of a private event
Jul 06	In celebration of a private event
Jul 07	In celebration of a private event
Jul 20	In celebration of Northwestern Bank's Founders Day

 

 

August 2018

Aug 01	Blue and yellow in celebration of a private birthday
Aug 02	Blue, gold, and white in celebration of Nohre & Co.'s 25th Anniversary
Aug 22	In celebration of A Grand Evening on the Bridge

 

 

September 2018

Sep 03	Red, white, and blue in honor of Labor Day
Sep 09	Teal in celebration of a private anniversary
Sep 11	Red, white, and blue in honor of September 11th
Sep 13	In celebration of a private birthday
Sep 22	In honor of the Confluence Grand Opening

 

 

October 2018

Oct 04	Blue and gold in honor of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation
Oct 06	Blue and gold in celebration of UW-Eau Claire Homecoming
Oct 13	Blue in honor of Dysautonomia Awareness Month
Oct 24	Red, gold, and white in honor of World Polio Day
Oct 31	Orange in honor of Halloween

 

 

November 2018

Nov 11	Red, white, and blue in honor of Veterans Day
Nov 22	In honor of Thanksgiving

 

 

December 2018

Dec 15	Blue and gold in celebration of UW-Eau Claire Commencement
Dec 24	In celebration of Christmas
Dec 25	In celebration of Christmas
Dec 31	In celebration of New Year's Eve

 

*schedule subject to change