How Other Burlingtons Celebrate the Holidays
From solstice gatherings to Diwali lights and Lunar New Year festivities, towns named Burlington mark winter in more ways than one.
There are approximately 30 municipalities in the United States called Burlington. While we are partial to the one just a few miles northwest of Boston, sometimes it's fun to learn about other places with the same name.
Burlington, Vermont
Interfaith & Winter Traditions
In December, Burlington, Vermont, hosts public menorah lightings, Kwanzaa celebrations, and winter solstice gatherings alongside Christmas events — reflecting the city’s long-standing emphasis on inclusivity and community-wide celebration.
Check out the Hello Burlington blog to learn about the Ugly Sweater Fun Run, the 21+ fondue night, and more.
Burlington, Ontario (Canada)
Diwali & Lunar New Year
Holiday celebrations in Burlington, Ontario stretch beyond December. The city marks Diwali in the fall and follows it with Lunar New Year festivals in winter, adding lights, food, and cultural performances well into the colder months. In between, catch Santa, tree lightings, the holiday train, and more.
Find out more at Burlington tourism.
Burlington, Iowa
A Unique Take on Window Shopping
The Living Windows event in Burlington, Iowa, features real-live window displays throughout the area's shopping district. It's a magical evening, filled with cocoa, festive treats, holiday lights, and the opportunity to visit the stores for some shopping.
Burlington, Washington
A Familiar Way to Celebrate
Burlington, Washington, holds a winter holiday celebration that mirrors our own, right down to the arrival of Santa on a fire engine. Attendees enjoy cocoa, carolers, and a beautiful tree lighting. Residents also can enjoy a winter market in nearby Mount Vernon.
Burlington, Kansas
Community-Centered Winter Events
Burlington, Kansas keeps the season broadly welcoming with a Festival of Lights, winter festivals, and charity drives — emphasizing neighbors coming together during the season of generosity.
Bridlington, England
An Old-School Christmas
Bridlington (the town after which our Burlington is thought to be named) celebrates the winter holidays in true English style, with an Old Town Christmas Fayre and Lantern Parade, featuring Dickens-era costumes, performers, and vintage scenes.
What's your favorite way to celebrate in our Burlington?
Every community has its own way of marking winter — whether it’s a holiday tradition, a family ritual, or something borrowed from another place entirely.
What’s your favorite winter or holiday tradition — here or elsewhere?
Share it with us at hello@burlington.buzz, and we may feature it in a future Other Burlingtons roundup.
Burlington Trivia
Which “other Burlington” is larger than Burlington, MA, and operates multiple public high schools?
(Get your answer in the Burlington Buzz newsletter or in the next edition of Other Burlingtons!)
Answer from last time: What famous landmark is often featured in Burlington, IA, prom photos? Snake Alley, known as the "world's crookedest street"!
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