Tree Lighting at South Street Headhouse District
‘Celebrating The Joy Of Communities During The 2020 Holidays’
Who gets excited about decorating trees during the holidays! Enjoy many tree lighting celebrations throughout the City of Brotherly Love this 2020 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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Thursday, November 14 ~ Fashion District Philadelphia ~ Starts at 5 pm – 7 pm
The Fashion District will celebrate its first holiday season with an inaugural light show. The retail and entertainment space boasts a 45-foot-tall floating tree with giant stainless steel mirror ornaments and a light show timed to music by the Philly POPS. The five-minute show runs every 30 minutes from 4 pm until closing, with a live Philly POPS performance kicking things off on Thursday, November 14 & will continue until December 31! ~ Location: Fashion District Philadelphia at 901 Market Street. ~ Holiday Light Show at Fashion District Philadelphia ~
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Saturday, November 21 ~ Main Street Manayunk ~ Starts at 6:00 pm
Manayunk will be ringing in the holiday season with a tree lighting ceremony taking place at 6 pm at Canal View Park at 4420 Main Street. Don’t forget to enjoy the neighborhood shops and restaurants before or after the festivities. Stick around for performances and keep an eye out for the big man himself, too! ~ Info on Tree Lighting in Manayunk ~
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Wednesday, November 27 ~ Philadelphia Museum of Art ~ Starts at 5 pm – 7 pm
The Holiday Tree Lighting celebration at the Philadelphia Museum of Art will allow guests to participate in watching the museum turn the lights on the tree while visiting inside the museum afterwards to enjoy a cup of hot cocoa, caroling in the galleries and much more. The tree lighting countdown is at 6:00 pm! ~ Holiday Tree Lighting at Philadelphia Museum of Art ~
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Thursday, November 30 ~ Plough and the Stars ~ Starts approximately 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Stop on over at the Plough and the Stars between 4 pm to 6 pm in the Old City District of Philadelphia as they decorate their large tree. Enjoy Irish music, Christmas tunes, their fire place, delicious food specials and beer.
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Saturday, November 30 ~ Miracle on 13th Street ~ Starts when it gets dark ~ Active Throughout The Holidays
The residents of Miracle on South 13th Street have outfitted their homes in spirited holiday décor that attracts tourists nationwide for more than a dozen years. The homes will be using Samsung SmartThings – smart home device that will help them power their lights and automate daily routines with just their smartphone. The event is free and open to the public, and will include festival games, food and more. This will take place at 1600 South 13th Street with the lighting happening promptly at 5:30 pm! ~ Miracle on 13th Street ~
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Sunday, December 1 ~ Canceled 2020 – South Street Headhouse District Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting ~ Starts at 4:00 pm
Come enjoy this winter extravaganza with the family. The event will take place from 4 pm to 6 pm, with Santa arriving on a firetruck, photos with Santa, free horse-drawn carriage rides and much more. Santa visits and the tree lighting will begin at 5 pm. Don’t forget to visit the shops and restaurants afterwards. ~ Click here for more Details ~
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Saturday, December 1~ The Shops at Liberty Place ~ Starts at 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Shops at Liberty Place will put up a towering tree in its Rotunda. Enjoy performances from the Philadelphia Dance Academy and The Liberty Strings Orchestra. There will be face painting, crafts, hot cocoa, complimentary appetizers, beverages and photos with Santa Clause (bring your own camera for photos). ~ Click here for Details ~
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Tuesday, December 3 ~ 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 2018 season. The Tree Lighting Ceremony features holiday entertainment, character visits, complimentary roasted chestnuts, Santa Claus and plenty of holiday surprises. In the spirit of the season, please bring a new, unwrapped toy for the CBS 3’s annual Toy Fest campaign. Toys will be distributed to deserving children by the Salvation Army, the USO and the Boys and Girls Club of Camden County. Don’t forget to stick around the neighborhood for dinner or shopping. ~ Click Here for details ~
Tree Lighting at Rittenhouse Square
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Wednesday, December 2 ~ Philly Holiday Tree Lighting at City Hall ~ Starts at 7:30 pm (Tree Lighting 6:20 pm)
Since Dilworth Park has been completed, City Hall’s tree lighting celebration moves to 15th and Market Sts at the North Portal (North side of Broad St). Programming begins at 5 pm with the tree lighting at 6:20 pm. The tree is a 52-foot, 50 year-old freshly-cut tree which was brought over from Linvilla Orchards and is on display now. Enjoy live entertainment and more! ~ Philly Holiday Tree Lighting At City Hall In Dilworth Park ~
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Thursday, December 3 ~ The Singing Fountain on East Passyunk Ave ~ Starts at 5:00 pm – 7:00 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 the “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 ~
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Thursday, December 3 ~ Old City District Tree Lighting at Betsy Ross House ~ Starts at 5:30 pm
The kickoff celebration will take place at the Betsy Ross House courtyard (239 Arch Street) and will feature Betsy Ross and carolers. The celebration will feature music performances, seasonal sips and bites, and a holiday tree designed by Old City’s Petit Jardin en Ville, a Parisian Florist and Garden Designer! ~ More Info ~ ~ More Holidays Info In Old City District ~
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Friday, December 4 ~ Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest Tree Lighting ~ Starts at 7:30 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. Starting at 7:30 pm, enjoy performances featuring Jackie Verna, season 14 finalist on NBC’s The Voice, Christina Wells “SingChristina”, season 13 semifinalist on NBC’s America’s Got Talent, Santa Clause and many more. General admission to Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest is FREE and open to the public. Ice skating and food and drinks are pay-as-you-go. ~ Click Here For Blue Cross RiverRink Tree Lighting Details ~
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Saturday, December 12 ~ Parade of Lights ~ Starts at 1:00 pm
Head on over to the Delaware River waterfront for the 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 5:15 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 ~
Bonus – Our Guide to Christmas Tree Lighting Celebrations in Philadelphia
Bonus – Top Holiday Light Attractions in Philadelphia and Nearby
Coming November 30, 2019
Happy Holidays!
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