Celebrate the holiday season with your family at the 34th annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.!

For over three decades, we’ve kicked off the holiday season with the Tree Lighting Ceremony, where residents and their families gather at City Hall to celebrate together as we turn on the holiday tree lights.

This event is FREE, and will include festive musical performances from the Childbloom Guitar Program of St. Charles County, Lindenwood’s Voices Only and an energetic Holiday Hop with Butch Wax & The Hollywoods to cap off the festivities!

The holiday cheer and celebration will be shared by all who attend – that includes a special guest appearance from Santa Claus himself! Even during the busiest time of year for him, he knows this event is too good to miss. So come on out and celebrate the most wonderful time of year with your family and neighbors!

Tree Lighting Schedule of Events

Outdoor Tree Lighting Ceremony, City Hall courtyard

• Master of Ceremonies – Brian Richardson, KFAV Radio
• Childbloom Guitar Program of St. Charles County
• Lindenwood University’s Voices Only (a cappella ensemble)
• Countdown to the Lighting of the Tree
• LIGHTING OF THE TREE
• Singing of “God Bless America”

Holiday Hop, Cultural Arts Centre Activity Rooms

After Tree Lighting

• Holiday Hop with Butch Wax and The Hollywoods, 7-8:30 p.m. (Doors to the Activity Rooms open at 6:45 p.m.) Please Note: Bring your own chairs and non-alcoholic refreshments to the Holiday Hop! Seating and space is limited.