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Friday, November 27, 2026 Krutch Park Extension, Market Square, Market Street 5:15 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Free Admission
Join us for the lighting of our 42-foot-tall Mickey Mallonee Christmas in the City Tree in Krutch Park Extension. Enjoy live music with The Warman Trio at 5:15 pm, with the lighting of the tree ceremony starting at 6 pm. Free activities start after the tree lighting!
Live music with The Warman Trio will continue playing on the Market Square Stage starting at 7:00 pm. Performances on the Market Square Stage will be 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Don't miss out on seeing this local 1950s Family Band & Show that add their flair to the holiday hits, old and new!
Market Street will have local businesses doing crafts with children; stop by Home Depot's Little Elves Workshop and make a card to be sent to our local veterans with Holidays for Heroes. And don't forget to stop by and see the miniature train set! Live music will start at 5:15 pm, the lighting of the tree ceremony begins at 6 pm, and other activities will begin after.
Food trucks will be on site, and it is also opening day for Holidays on Ice, if you would like to go ice skating as well!
Parking is available for free in all city-owned parking garages. Please plan on coming early, as Gay Street will close at 4:30 pm for the event.
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