Moments to Remember Tree Lighting
Friday, November 27, 2026
Unity Park | Downtown Ellensburg
Join us in Unity Park for the annual Moments to Remember Tree Lighting, featuring festive performances, family-friendly activities, holiday cheer, and special appearances by Santa and Mrs. Claus. As the evening concludes, gather with friends and neighbors as we light the downtown Christmas tree and officially welcome the holiday season.
PROGRAM DETAILS
3:00 | Unity Park Program with Cookie Decorating, Letters to Santa, Hot Cocoa, Live Performances by Valley Voices Community Choir/Make Music Ellensburg, and Santa's arrival for the tree lighting.
4:15 | Puget Sound Energy Presents the 2026 Tree Lighting Ceremony: Santa Arrives via KVFR Firetruck to light the tree with the community.
5:00 & 6:00 | State Farm Window Dance Performances by Central Washington Dance Academy
5:30 | Streets of Bethlehem Live Nativity in Phoenix Alley (Between Mountain High and Sparrow Pregnancy Center)
SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS AND PARTNERS:
Tree Lighting Sponsor: Puget Sound Energy
Santa Photos Sponsor: Ellensburg Central Square
Cookie Decorating Sponsor: Valo
Hot Cocoa Sponsor: W.C. Roadhouse Grill and 95.3 KXLE
Santa's Firetruck Entrance: Kittitas Valley Fire and Rescue
Audio Support: Shaka Sound
Unity Park Support: City of Ellensburg Parks and Recreation
Entertainment Support: Jan Jaffe, Diana Tasker, Jane Venezia
For bringing the magic: David and Katrina Douglas
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