Holiday Tree Lighting
Celebrate the start of the holiday season with an expanded downtown festival featuring live musical entertainment, special holiday guests, and a diverse lineup of food trucks. Attendees can enjoy seasonal performances from local groups throughout the evening. The event culminates in a gathering around the Downtown Christmas Tree for the official lighting ceremony.
What to Expect
Community festival featuring food trucks, live music, and the downtown tree lighting.
Event Details
Food & Drink
Food trucks are scheduled to include Sugar Mamas, Italian Oven on Wheels, Joy Joy Lumpia, Homestead Chef, Old Road Pretzels, Siri’s, Haj Paj, and Cool Beans Brew; the lineup is subject to change.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and community members
Vibe
Festive and communal
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: FREE.
- Hours: 5–7 PM; holiday performances 5–6:30 PM; Tree Lighting Ceremony 6:30–6:50 PM.
Tips & Advice
- Choose a food truck before you arrive only if you are flexible, since the scheduled lineup is subject to change.
- If your group wants to perform, email the organizers to request a spot before the stated request deadline.
- Plan to gather around the Downtown Christmas Tree for the lighting ceremony after the holiday performances.
- Make a separate plan if you also want to attend the holiday parade or carriage rides, which are on other dates.
Special Events & Promotions
- Free admission for the community.
- The festival is expanding this year with live holiday performances, food trucks and special holiday guests.
- Special holiday guests are part of this year’s festival.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What entertainment is planned?
Local groups will provide holiday music and performances, followed by the tree-lighting ceremony.
What food can I get at the festival?
Food trucks are scheduled to serve a range of options. The lineup is subject to change.
Can a group perform at the festival?
Choirs, singing groups, musicians, bell choirs, youth groups and other performers can request a family-friendly, holiday-related performance spot.
What should a group do to request a performance?
Email the organizers for information or to request a performance spot; requests are due by Friday, November 6.
What else is part of the Community of Lebanon Association’s holiday season?
The season also includes a separate holiday parade and carriage rides with Winter Wonderland on other dates.
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