When does Philadelphia turn on the holiday lights? See the schedule for Christmas tree lightings and more.
The holiday spirit will soon be in full swing in the Philadelphia region. Tree lightings, parades and other events will be happening through the holidays as people gather with friends and family.
Here's a list of upcoming tree lightings and parades to attend across the Philadelphia region, from Rittenhouse Square to the Shore.
Tree lightings in Pennsylvania
Manayunk
Nov. 14 at Canal View Park, 4418 Main Street
Manayunk will start the celebrations Thursday with a tree lighting and the debut of "Manayunk Gets Lit" on Main Street. Festivities start at 5:30 p.m. with live music and a real snow machine. Santa will arrive on a firetruck at 5:45 p.m. and the tree lighting is at 7 p.m. Businesses will unveil their holiday decorations – and turn on more than 80,000 lights – as part of the "Manayunk Gets Lit" contest.
Santa will have prizes for some of the most festive Eagles fans on Thursday night, too.
Doylestown
Nov. 29 in downtown Doylestown
Bucks County will host a Santa parade and tree lighting in Doylestown on Nov. 29 at 5 p.m.
City Hall
Dec. 5 outside City Hall
The annual tree lighting at City Hall is Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. The event will feature musical guest Keyshia Cole and other performers. The Christmas Village market will be open, too, if you need to get some shopping done after the festivities.
Media
Dec. 5 at Rose Tree Park
Delaware County will start to sparkle with the Festival of Lights tree lighting ceremony on Dec. 5 at 5 p.m. at Rose Tree Park in Media. This free event will feature holiday music from the Lake Middle School Select Choir, food trucks, a visit from Santa and more. There will be seasonal entertainment, food trucks and other programming on Dec. 7, 8, 14 and 15 as well.
West Chester
Dec. 6 at the Courthouse
Downtown West Chester will host a tree lighting on the courthouse steps followed by the Hometown Christmas Parade Dec. 6 at 6:30 p.m.
Rittenhouse Square
Dec. 9 at Rittenhouse Square
Celebrations including the tree lighting will be from 6-8 p.m. on Dec. 9 in Rittenhouse Square.
Tree lightings in New Jersey
Marlton
Nov. 16 at The Promenade at Sagemore
Turn on the holiday lights with The Promenade at Sagemore on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The holiday tree lighting will take place in the center court of the shopping plaza. The event which benefits the Ronald McDonald House of Southern NJ will feature Santa, the Evesham Township fire department and police department, a petting zoo, the Cherokee High School choir, and musical guests Luke Abruzzo and Ginger Coyle.
Haddonfield
Nov. 29 at Library Point
Haddonfield will kick off its celebrations Nov. 29 at 6 p.m. with a tree lighting at Library Point. The first night of Candlelight Shopping, when downtown stores will stay open until 8 p.m. or later, will follow. Mr. and Mrs. Claus will lead a parade to Kings Court and post for photos, too. Candlelight shopping runs on Fridays until Dec. 20.
Cape May
Dec. 6 at Rotary Park
Cape May will light a tree and host a night of "old-fashioned family fun," including caroling and a visit from Santa on Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. at Rotary Park at 400 Lafayette Street.
Mount Holly
Dec. 6 at Main Street & Mill Street
Mount Holly will host a tree lighting, parade, visit from Santa and train rides through town to help you get in the holiday spirit on Dec. 6 starting at 6 p.m.
Camden
Dec. 7 at Camden Waterfront
Camden will light a tree and celebrate the season on Dec. 7 from 4-8 p.m. at Camden Waterfront at 401 North Delaware Avenue.
Tree lightings in Delaware
Newark
Dec. 6 at Academy Building Lawn
Newark's Winterfest is from 6-8 p.m. on Dec. 6. In addition to a tree lighting, the celebration will include ice carving, caroling, a new artisan market and more.
Wilmington
Dec. 7 at Rodney Square
Wilmington will ring in the season with a tree lighting Dec. 7 at 6:30 p.m. in Rodney Square. The night will feature a performance by cast members from Candlelight Dinner Theatre's "A Christmas Carol by Candlelight."
