2025 Holiday Tree Lighting

Schedule

Sat Nov 22 2025 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Alexandria Market Square | Alexandria, VA

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Free for all ages.
Join the City, the Mayor and holiday friends for the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony—rain or shine! The tree lights up between 6:40–6:55 p.m. after Santa arrives on the King Street Trolley. Stay after 7 p.m. for festive music and visits with Santa & Mrs Claus.
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Where is it happening?

Alexandria Market Square, 108 N Fairfax St,Alexandria, Virginia, United States

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities, City of Alexandria, VA

Host or Publisher Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities, City of Alexandria, VA

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