Fifth Annual ‘Lights of Love’ Event Illuminates Waco for Remembrance and Fundraising
The fifth annual "Lights of Love" event was held in Waco, Texas, illuminating the historic Waco Suspension Bridge and Indian Spring Park with over 1,000 personalized luminaries. The event served as a memorial to honor deceased loved ones and as…
Waco Temple Bryan, TX, November 5, 2026 — The city of Waco, Texas, recently hosted its fifth annual “Lights of Love” event, transforming the historic Waco Suspension Bridge and Indian Spring Park into a spectacle of light and remembrance.
The event featured over 1,000 personalized luminaries, each intended to honor deceased loved ones. The initiative served a dual purpose: providing a space for community members to memorialize those they have lost and acting as a significant fundraiser for Providence Hospice.
The luminaries illuminated the iconic Waco Suspension Bridge and the adjacent Indian Spring Park, creating a visible tribute that could be observed by residents and visitors. The specifics of the fundraising amounts generated, the exact dates the event took place, or details regarding the organization of the luminaries were not provided in the available information.
“Lights of Love” has become an annual tradition in Waco, marking its fifth iteration this year. The event is designed to offer comfort and a tangible way for individuals and families to remember and celebrate the lives of those who are no longer present. Concurrently, it supports the vital services provided by Providence Hospice through its fundraising efforts.
The partnership between the community’s desire for remembrance and the operational needs of a local hospice organization highlights a shared commitment to care and memory within Waco.
Story summarized from the original created by Bradley Vaughn on www.kwtx.com, see more information here.
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