Christmas lights in Medellín (El Alumbrado) or more officially the EPM Lights (Alumbrados EPM), is a traditional seasonal event in Medellín, Colombia, where the city hangs millions of Christmas lights and holds light shows and other cultural events.
Since the 1990s, the central locations of the lights have been in and around the Medellín River and La Playa Avenue, although the event has expanded to include over one hundred other locations around the city.
The event usually lasts from the beginning of December until the beginning of January, and the lights are designed and sponsored by the city’s public utility company.