2015 Holiday Lighting Ceremonies In The Philadelphia Area
Here is a list of some of the area's holiday lighting events and ceremonies this year. Be sure to check back as events will be added as they are announced.
PENNSYLVANIA
Peddler's Village Grand Illumination
Routes 202 & 263
Lahaska, Pa.
www.peddlersvillage.com
Date: Friday, Nov. 20; 6 - 9 p.m.
Santa and Mrs. Claus will switch on the Christmas lights at 6:15 p.m. during the Peddler's Village Grand Illumination. Enjoy complimentary cider and roasted marshmallows as local musicians and school choirs perform throughout the evening.
Chestnut Hill's Annual Circle of Trees
Woodmere Art Museum
9201 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
http://woodmereartmuseum.org/calendar/holiday-events/
Date: Saturday, Nov. 21; 5:30 – 7 p.m.
Chestnut Hill will celebrate its annual tree-lighting ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 21. Hot chocolate and cookies will be offered, and those attending are welcomed to bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate.
Shops at Liberty Place Tree Lighting Ceremony
Shops at Liberty Place
1625 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, Pa.
www.shopsatliberty.com
Date: Tuesday, Dec. 1; 6-8 p.m.
Enjoy free hot cocoa, face-painting and performances from the Philadelphia Dance Academy and the Liberty Strings Orchestra during the third annual tree-lighting festivities at the Shops at Liberty Place. Bonus: Patrons can enjoy complimentary appetizers and beverages from Chick-fil-A and Shake Shack. And remember to BYOC -- bring your own camera -- for photos with Santa!
Rittenhouse Square Tree Lighting
Rittenhouse Square
Philadelphia, Pa.
http://rittenhouserow.org/
Date: Thursday, Dec. 3; 5 p.m.
Rittenhouse Row and The Friends of Rittenhouse Square invite you to the annual Rittenhouse Square Holiday Tree Lighting on Dec. 3 at 5 p.m. Look out for the Toy Mobile where guests are welcome to bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate for CBS 3's Toy Fest.
East Passyunk Annual Holiday Tree Lighting
Singing Fountain
11th St & Passyunk Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
www.visiteastpassyunk.com
Date: Thursday, Dec. 3; 5 - 7 p.m.
The annual tree lighting at the iconic Singing Fountain will be held on Thursday, Dec. 3. The free celebration will include carolers, music, a visit from Santa, and holiday treats. The event will be followed by Deck the Ave specials from 7 – 9 p.m. at local shops and restaurants. Look out for the Toy Mobile where guests are welcome to bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate for CBS 3's Toy Fest.
2015 City of Philadelphia Holiday Tree Lighting
Philadelphia City Hall Courtyard
City Hall
Philadelphia, Pa.
www.facebook.com/PhillyOCR
Date: Thursday, Dec. 3; 6-8 p.m.
Enjoy light bites and musical performances at Philadelphia's annual tree lighting celebration. Festivities are free and open to the public.
Christmas Village Lantern Parade And LOVE Park Tree Lighting
LOVE Park
15th and JFK
Philadelphia, PA
http://www.philachristmas.com/
Date: Friday, Dec. 4; 4 - 6:20 p.m.
Children and families from around the region are invited to join the Christmas Village in Philadelphia's first-ever Lantern Parade and Tree Lighting on Friday, Dec. 4. Children's carolers from Walnut Street Theatre will lead the parade. Philly Pops Festival Brass Quintet will perform holiday favorites and set the perfect backdrop for the lighting of the tree at 6:20 p.m. After the ceremony, Christmas Village remains open until 8 p.m. Look out for the Toy Mobile where guests are welcome to bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate for CBS 3's Toy Fest.
Christmas Tree Lighting Festival
Downtown Quakertown
Quakertown, PA 18951
Date: Friday, Dec. 4; 6 - 8 p.m.
The annual Christmas tree lighting festival in Quakertown will be held on Friday, Dec 4. Santa will arrive by firetruck at 7 p.m. The festival will also include live alpacas, strolling carolers and vendors.
South Street Headhouse District's Annual Winter Wonderland
Headhouse Square Shambles
200 Pine St
Philadelphia, Pa.
www.southstreet.com
Date: Sunday, Dec. 6; 3 - 7 p.m.
South Street Headhouse District presents their annual extravaganza Winter Wonderland on Sunday, Dec. 6. Free fun for the entire family will include Santa arriving on a firetruck, free horse-drawn carriage rides, music and dance performances, the Headhouse Holiday Market and the annual holiday tree lighting at 6:15 p.m. New for 2015, look for a special lighting of a Hanukkah Menorah.
Before or after the festivities, stroll the district and check out holiday displays at more than 30 businesses competing in the Window Wonderland Storefront Challenge. Winter Wonderland is free and open to the public. Look out for the Toy Mobile where guests are welcome to bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate for CBS 3's Toy Fest.
Upper Darby Township Tree Lighting Concert
Tower Theater
S. 69th Street and Ludlow Street
Upper Darby, PA 19082
Date: Monday, Dec. 7; 6:30 p.m.
Upper Darby Township officials will host its annual tree lighting concert on Monday, Dec. 7, at the Tower Theater on 69th Street. The program will begin with a free concert at 6:30 p.m. followed by the official tree lighting ceremony at 7 p.m.
NEW JERSEY
Sea Isle City Tree Lighting Ceremony And Parade
Excursion Park
JFK Boulevard at the Beach
Sea Isle City, NJ
http://visitsicnj.com/events/holiday-extravaganza
Date: Friday, Nov. 27; 6 p.m.
Kick off the holiday season in Sea Isle City with an array of events. A Christmas Parade begins at 6 p.m. along JFK Boulevard and culminates at Excursion Park. The Mayor's Tree Lighting Ceremony and Santa's Arrival takes place at 7 p.m. at Excursion Park. Guests can also enjoy ice skating from 4 – 9 p.m., free entertainment from 5 – 6p.m. and roasted chestnuts and hot chocolate will be available.
Haddonfield Holiday Tree Lighting
Library Point
Haddonfield, NJ
www.haddonfieldnj.org
Date: Friday, Nov. 27; 6:30 p.m.
The Haddonfield Holiday Tree tree-lighting ceremony at Library Point will be held on Friday, Nov. 27. The ceremony will be followed by a parade featuring Santa to Kings Court. Horse-drawn carriage rides will be available from 6 – 9 p.m. and the event will also feature musical performances throughout the evening.
The Borough will also kick off the holiday season earlier that evening with Small Business Weekend and Candlelight Shopping starting at 6 p.m.
Camden's Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
Roosevelt Plaza Park
5th Street, between Market and Federal Streets
Camden, NJ
www.camdenwaterfront.com
Date: Thursday, December 3; 5 p.m.
The City of Camden will host its annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 3 in Roosevelt Plaza Park, directly in front of City Hall. Carolers will be performing festive tunes, and free hot cocoa will be available for all who attend. Free parking is available adjacent to City Hall.
Hereford Inlet Lighthouse Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
1st & Central Avenues
North Wildwood, NJ
http://wildwoodsnj.com/
Date: Friday, Dec. 4; 5:30 p.m.
Start the holiday season this December at one of the Wildwoods' historic landmarks. The tree lighting ceremony will be held in the lighthouse courtyard. Enjoy holiday music, cookies, hot chocolate and a special visit from Santa.
Mount Holly Township Holiday Tree Lighting And Parade
Downtown District
Mount Holly Township, NJ
http://twp.mountholly.nj.us/
Date: Friday, Dec. 4; 6 - 9 p.m.
Ring in the holiday season at Mount Holly's annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony and Parade on Friday, Dec. 4 in the township's downtown district. The family-friendly event is free and open to the public. The township's downtown area will be transformed into a Winter Wonderland, with beautiful decorations to help get folks into the holiday spirit. The holiday parade will kick-off the evening's festivities. Following the parade, children will have the opportunity to see Santa help light the township's Holiday tree, located at the intersection of Washington and High Streets, with more than 3,000 lights. The ceremony will also feature live music, and light refreshments will be offered to all those who attend.
Somers Point Holiday Parade And Tree Lighting
City Hall
1 West New Jersey Avenue
Somers Point, NJ
Date: Friday, Dec. 4; 6:30 p.m.
The Somers Point Holiday Parade will take place on Friday, Dec. 4 starting at 6:30 p.m. The parade begins at Dawes Avenue and continues along Shore Road to City Hall, 1 West New Jersey Avenue, where a Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place and complimentary refreshments and goodies for children will be served. Santa will also meet with children to take pictures and give out treats.
Menorah Lighting Celebration
WinterFest at Cooper River
5300 N. Park Drive
Pennsauken, NJ 08109
skatewinterfest.com
Date: Monday, Dec. 7; 6 - 8 p.m.
Celebrate the second night of Chanukah at WinterFest Ice Skating at Cooper River.
Wildwoods Convention Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Wildwoods Convention Center
Wildwood, NJ
http://wildwoodsnj.com/
Friday, Dec. 11; 6 p.m.
The festivities at the Wildwoods Convention Center kick off at 6 p.m. with the opening of the Holiday Shopping Bazaar. The tree lighting ceremony will take place in front of the Convention Center at 7:15 p.m. with the Jaycees Christmas Parade Awards immediately following inside the Convention Center.
Clayton Volunteer Fire Company's 16th Annual Christmas Parade
Begins at Simmons Elementary School
Clayton, NJ
www.claytonfire.org/
Date: Saturday, Dec. 12; 6 p.m.
The Clayton Volunteer Fire Company's 16th Annual Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday, December 12th beginning at 6 PM. The parade will travel through local streets, ending at Borough Hall for the Tree Lighting Ceremony (approximately 7:30 PM). Cookies and hot chocolate will be provided.
DELAWARE
Wilmington Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony -- *THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED*
Rodney Square
Wilmington, Delaware
http://www.wilmingtonde.gov/
Date: Tuesday, Dec. 1; 5:30 p.m.
Due to the forecast of inclement weather and rainy conditions in Wilmington, the Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony, scheduled to place in Rodney Square, has been CANCELLED for Tuesday, Dec. 1.
In lieu of the traditional ceremony, the lights on the City's holiday tree will turn on automatically at approximately 5:30 p.m.
