Illuminate Canyon Raises $70,000 to Light Up the Historic Canyon Courthouse

One of the most beautiful things about Canyon is the Historic Canyon Courthouse at 1516 5th Avenue; however, at night you can’t really see that beauty, and it looks very, very dark. Something is about to fix that, and you need to mark your calendar for Wednesday, November 11.

What Is the Illuminate Canyon Project?

In April, we shared that there was a push to illuminate the Historic Canyon Courthouse. The project is called Illuminate Canyon, and the goal was to raise enough money to add lights so that the Historic Canyon Courthouse would light up at night. The project's total cost was $70,000 to provide color-changing landscape lighting for the courthouse. Illuminate Canyon says these lights would "restore the courthouse's presence as a beacon in downtown Canyon."

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We’re excited to say that the $70,000 was raised, according to Audry Miller with Canyon Main Street. The lights have been installed, and Canyon Main Street is hosting an official lighting ceremony.

When Is the Historic Canyon Courthouse Lighting Ceremony?

The lighting ceremony will take place tomorrow, Wednesday, November 11, at 7:45 pm on the Courthouse Square.

We are incredibly proud of this project and the positive impact it will have on our community. We believe it will enhance the beauty of downtown Canyon, create a stronger sense of place, and provide a welcoming atmosphere for both residents and visitors. - Audry Miller, Canyon Main Street

If you would love to see the Historic Canyon Courthouse lit up with its brand-new lights, make plans to attend the event tomorrow night.

It will be great to see the Historic Canyon Courthouse look so beautiful, especially with the holidays coming up and the many events held downtown on the Square at night.

What Else Does Canyon Main Street Do for Downtown?

Canyon Main Street does many things for Canyon. They’re not just a community development organization. Over the last two years, they’ve awarded six façade grants to downtown businesses. These grants support investment and preservation efforts. In 2026, they’ve reinvested more than $100,000 into downtown Canyon through projects, grants, and community improvements.

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What Is Next for Downtown Canyon?

Some of the long-term priorities for Canyon Main Street include working on a solution for public restrooms in downtown Canyon and working alongside the City of Canyon to implement goals outlined in the downtown master plan.

Canyon is definitely growing and thriving, and seeing these amazing changes just makes it that much bigger and better. We can’t wait to see what the future holds for Canyon, Texas.