Tree Lighting at South Street Headhouse District
‘Celebrating The Joy Of Communities During The Holidays’
Who gets excited about decorating trees during the holidays! Enjoy many tree lighting celebrations throughout the City of Brotherly Love this 2014 holiday season!
There will be much more than just beautiful trees being lit. Many of these community celebrations will have live music, hot coco, holiday giveaways, Christmas carols will be sung, dance performers and much more.
Grab your friends and family, and enjoy our favorite local tree lighting celebrations guide below that offers community excitement, fun and the spirit of giving with elaborate light displays this holiday season. If you know of one that is not mentioned, please tell us in the comments below, possibly giving us details and or a link to that event. We would appreciate it.
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Wednesday, November 25 ~ Philadelphia Museum of Art ~ Starts at 5:00 pm
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- Saturday, November 29 ~ Main Street Manayunk ~ Starts at 1:00 pm
Manayunk will be ringing in the holiday season with photos with Santa Claus, holiday carols, and a Christmas tree lighting. The tree lighting ceremony will take place at 5 pm. Don’t forget to enjoy the neighborhood shops and restaurants after the festivities. ~ Info on Tree Lighting in Manayunk ~
Tree Lighting at Rittenhouse Square
- Tuesday, December 1 ~ Rittenhouse Square ~ Starts at 5:00 pm
Rittenhouse Square will embrace its holiday season by turning on a beautiful tree standing more than 30 feet tall with 5,000 twinkling lights. Santa himself will be on hand to light the tree up for the 2014 season. Enjoy toasty hot chocolate, Christmas carols, candy canes, and a surprise giveaway from TD Bank during this festive event. Don’t forget to stick around the neighborhood for dinner or shopping. ~ Click Here for details ~
- Tuesday, December 2 ~ The Shops at Liberty Plaza ~ Starts at 6 pm
The Shops at Liberty Plaza will put up a towering tree in its Rotunda. From 6 pm to 8 pm, enjoy performances from the Philadelphia Dance Academy and The Liberty Strings Orchestra. There will be complimentary appetizers, beverages and photos with Santa Clause. ~ Click here for Details ~
- Wednesday, December 3 ~ City Hall Tree Lighting ~ Starts at 6:00 pm
Since Dilworth Park has been completed, City Hall’s tree lighting celebration moves to its courtyard for 2014. The tree is a 35-foot-tall Norway spruce which was brought over from Linvilla Orchards and is on display now. Light entertainment will begin at 6 pm on December 3 with the official program to commence at 7 pm. ~ Click Here for Details ~
- Thursday, December 4 ~ The Singing Fountain on East Passyunk Ave ~ Starts at 5:00 pm
Come celebrate the annual lighting of the Christmas Tree at the Singing Fountain on Tasker Street & East Passyunk Avenue with carolers from Alphabet Academy, music by students from Andrew Jackson School, a visit from Santa Claus, and free food/drink samples from Avenue restaurants. At 7 pm kick off our “Deck the Halls” holiday promotion and stroll down the Avenue for extended shopping hours, dinner and drink specials, and more. This event is from 5-7 pm. ~ Click Here for Details ~
- Friday, December 5 ~ Go Mt. Airy Tree Lighting ~ Starts at 4:30 pm
Mt. Airy rings in the Holiday Season with events all weekend, kicked off by a tree lighting at the Lutheran Seminary at 4:45 pm with music from the Salvation Army Brass Band, followed by a community run Caroling session down the Avenue. That same evening, take pictures with Santa at Rothe Florists from 6-8pm. The event is free and includes warm cider, cookies and candy canes for all. There will be a store-wide sale on all holiday trimmings.
- Friday, December 5 ~ Blue Cross RiverRink Winterferst Tree Lighting ~ Starts at 6:30 pm
Head on over to the Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest on the Delaware River Waterfront and be dazzled by the tree lighting of a 43-foot-tall tree. Enjoy performances from the Philadelphia Youth Ballet and Philadelphia Symmetry Synchronized Skating as well as Santa Clause on ice skates.
- Saturday, December 6 ~ Phillies – Citizens Bank Park Tree Lighting ~ Starts at 10:00 am
Lots of fun at Citizen’s Bank Park with raffle prizes every hour, sales on merchandise, meet and greets, photos with Phanta Claus from 11 am to 2 pm & of course, the tree lighting which will take place at 5 pm. ~ Tree Lighting at Citizens Bank Park ~
- Sunday, December 7 ~ South Street Headhouse District Winter Extravaganza ~ Starts at 3:00 pm
Come enjoy this winter extravaganza with the family. The event will take place from 4 pm to 7 pm, with dance performances by the Society Hill Dance Academy and the Philadelphia Dance Academy, free horse-drawn carriage rides and much more. Santa visits at 5 pm and the tree lighting will begin at 6:30 pm. Don’t forget to visit the shops and restaurants afterwards. ~ Click here for more Details ~
- Saturday, December 13 ~ Seaport Parade of Lights ~ Starts at 11:oo am
Head on over to the Delaware River waterfront for the 5th annual Seaport Parade of Lights. Guest will enjoy both pleasure boats and working vessels decked out in fabulous decorations and lights. Before the parade, head to the Independence Seaport Museum, which is hosting the parade for lots of holiday activities and festivities. The light parade will begin at 5 pm. Tip: For the best view for the parade, go to the second floor balcony of the museum that overlooks the Delaware River. ~ Click here for more details ~
Tree Lighting LOVE Park
- TBD ~ LOVE Park ~ Starts at 5:00 pm
LOVE Park will still have their tree lighting ceremony, for its 5th year in a row. We are still waiting for their date for this event. The 38-foot tree will display thousands of colorful LED lights in helping you get into the festive holiday spirit. While you’re there, be sure to browse through the booths for ornaments, handmade Christmas gifts, snacks and seasonal drinks at the perennial favorite Christmas Village. ~ Info for City Hall Tree Lighting Ceremony will be updated soon ~
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