The River Lights at Phoenix Park
The River Lights at Phoenix Park are downtown Eau Claire's signature lit landmark that can be seen and enjoyed from many areas of downtown.
170 energy-efficient LED lights transform the Phoenix Park Footbridge into a nightly light display that makes Downtown Eau Claire even more vibrant and exciting.
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.
lIGHT UP THE CITY IN YOUR COLOR
You can light up the river and downtown in the color of your choice! Whether you're raising awareness for your cause, celebrating or remembering someone special, celebrating a wedding, or looking for a fun gender reveal - lighting up the bridge in your color is a creative way to make a big impact. Fill out the Sponsorship Application to get your special night scheduled. See the calendar below for already-scheduled events.
Application
Rates per evening: $200
Nonprofits: $100
$100 additional for a special light show, see application for full details
The program does not allow lighting for religious figures, religious or political events, and/or political campaigns. See full rates and terms for lighting sponsors.
Once your application has been approved, online payment can be made here: https://downtowneauclaire.z2systems.com/donation.jsp?campaign=8&.
Lighting Payment
SCHEDULE
The River Lights are scheduled to be lit every day from
QUESTIONS/CONCERNS
Email us at downtown@eauclairewi.gov.
RIVER LIGHTS CALENDAR
April 2021
| April 1-30 | Sexual Assault Awareness Month |
May 2021
| May 1 | Bridge2Bridge Race Series |
| May 19 | Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce Eau What a Night |
| May 21 | In Honor of Altoona High School Graduates |
| May 26 | In Honor of Regis and Eau Claire Virtual High School Graduates |
| May 27 | In Honor of Memorial High School Graduates |
| May 28 | in Honor of North High School Graduates |
June 2021
| June 3 | In Honor of McKinley Charter School Graduates |
| June 21-27 | In Support of the LGBTQI+ Community Sponsored by Mayo Clinic |
July 2021
| July 2-4 | Fourth of July |
August 2021
| August 31 | International Overdose Awareness Day |
September 2021
| September 23 | In Memory of Barbara Zanke |
| September 25 | LeMay Gender Reveal |
October 2021
| 10/1 - 10/14 & 10/16-10/31 | Domestic Violence Awareness Month - Sponsored by Bolton Refuge House with a special lighting on 10/6 in recogniton of Bob's Day to honor Officer Robert Bolton. |
| October 15 | Developmental Language Disorder (RADLD.ORG) |
November 2021
| November 18 | World Pancreatic Cancer Day, Sponsored by Immunovia |