5th Street, Eugene’s Christmas Wonderland

If you live in the Eugene area and have been downtown in December, you’ll know how beautiful the city lights up. The biggest pull however, comes from the 5th street market. 5th Street Market lights up the night with beautiful Christmas lights for all to see.

Chris Alvarado/Front Entrance of 5th Street Hall in December

What was once started many years ago as a Christmas light show, has now become a local resident favorite around Christmas time. 5th Street and many business operating in the area join together to light up Downtown Eugene during the holidays. The beautiful light show brings thousands to the area to experience the beauty. With many businesses downtown from restaurants to decor, the overall mood of the Christmas spirit in Downtown Eugene gets carried well by all businesses involved.

Chris Alvarado/ Model Loyuk Loyuk poses in front of the big Christmas Tree near 5th Street

The area also makes for beatitiful and detailed photos. Many use the spot for photoshoots and family gatherings to capture the beauty. With so many different Christmas and Winter lights to look at, the opportunities are endless. Any Eugene local who has spent time downtown would recommend the area for a fun night out both physically and visually.

Chris Alvarado/ Christmas string lights hang in the middle of 5th Street Market

This spot is a must see in the winter, and will remain a Eugene tradition every December. The lights go up in early December, and stay up through most of January. If you live in Eugene, don’t miss your next opportunity to see the beauty of a Eugene winter downtown.