Annual Lighting of the Christmas Tree
Gather in the heart of downtown around a 34-foot tree anchored in the center of Main Street to kick off the holiday season. The celebration features street vendors, children's rides, a petting zoo, and appearances by Santa and friends inside the Home Bank lobby. Visitors can enjoy a concert choir performance and caroling around the tree before a countdown illuminates the tree with pyrotechnics synchronized to Christmas carols.
What to Expect
Lighting of a 34-foot tree with pyrotechnics synchronized to Christmas carols.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Downtown
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Visit Natchez
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Festive and communal
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: $10.00 armband for children – unlimited rides and visits to the Petting Zoo.
- Hours: 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm; Children’s Rides and Petting Zoo 3:00–6:00; Natchez-Adams County High School Concert Choir 6:00–6:15; Caroling Around the Tree 6:15–6:30; Lighting of the Tree 6:30.
- Parking: Downtown streets are blocked off for the festivities.
Tips & Advice
- Buy a $10 armband for a child who wants unlimited rides and petting-zoo visits; those activities run from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.
- Visit Santa and friends inside Home Bank’s lobby at Main and Commerce Streets, rather than looking for them outdoors.
- Arrive early to choose a place near the tree; several hundred people attend and downtown streets are blocked off.
- Bring layers for the outdoor evening gathering, since much of the program centers on Main Street.
- Stay for the full finale: the choir performs at 6:00, caroling starts at 6:15, and the tree lighting is at 6:30.
Special Events & Promotions
- A children’s armband covers unlimited rides and petting-zoo visits.
- Santa and friends will be inside the Home Bank lobby for the event.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What can children do at the event?
Children’s rides and a petting zoo are part of the festivities; a children’s armband covers unlimited rides and petting-zoo visits.
Where can children meet Santa?
Santa and friends will be inside the Home Bank lobby.
What food and entertainment are offered?
Food vendors line the streets, and the program includes a concert choir, caroling, and a tree lighting with pyrotechnics synchronized to Christmas carols.
What happens during the tree-lighting program?
The schedule includes children’s rides and the petting zoo, a Natchez-Adams County High School Concert Choir performance, caroling around the tree, and the tree lighting.
Can I drive through the event area?
The event takes place downtown, and the streets are blocked off for the festivities.
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