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Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
December 6, 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Join us for live entertainment, a special appearance by Santa, and admire the trees decorated by local community groups. Don’t forget to drop off your letter to the North Pole at our mailbox!
This year’s theme is “Holiday Magic” and celebrates the wonder and joy of Des Plaines’ community. The mitten tree will be available for donations of new hats, gloves, mittens and scarves of all sizes. Nonperishable food donations for the Des Plaines Self Help Closet and Pantry are welcome. Please visit their website for a list of current most needed items.
Featured fun and entertainment:
Say hi and snap a photo with Santa (and the Grinch!)
Roasted Chestnuts provided by the History Center
Name a Des Plaines snowplow contest (2023 winner: Harry Plowter)
Hot Chocolate from the Salvation Army
Drop off your letter at Santa’s mailbox
Variety of activities sponsored by local organizations
Glow products will be available for purchase
Schedule of events:
4 p.m. Students and community groups decorate holiday trees in the Square
4 – 6:30 p.m. Food Trucks will have food available for purchase
4:30 – 6:15 p.m. Live entertainment on stage
4:45 p.m. Santa arrives in grand style
6:30 p.m. The tree is lit for the season by elected officials
For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Places to See Santa.
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