City of Wilmington Tree Lighting

Schedule

Thu Dec 04 2025 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Riverfront Park | Wilmington, NC

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Join us at Riverfront Park (10 Cowan St) on Thursday, December 4, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm for a magical evening!
Witness the lighting of the Christmas tree and the arrival of Santa himself!
Enjoy a heartwarming reading of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, indulge in light refreshments, and visit with Santa. Don't miss this festive celebration—perfect for the whole family!
Special thanks to our sponsors!
WWQQ 101.3, WGNI 102.7, Coast 93.7, WAAV 980 and 94.5 The Hawk
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Riverfront Park, Live Oak Bank Pavilion, 10 Cowan St, Wilmington, NC 28401, United States

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