Tree Lighting Ceremony

Name: Tree Lighting Ceremony
Start: 2025-11-28T17:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-11-28T19:00:00-05:00
Location: Bronson Park, 200 S Rose Street

Schedule

Fri Nov 28 2025 at 05:00 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Bronson Park, 200 S Rose Street | Kalamazoo, MI

The City of Kalamazoo will host its Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, November 28 in Bronson Park! Festivities are planned from 5 to 7 p.m. The lighting of the park will occur at approximately 6 p.m. Everyone in the community is invited to celebrate the holiday season and the diverse traditions that make it so special.
Activities:
- Music & dance performances
- Kids Crafts Tent - Sponsored by Kalamazoo Valley Museum
- Grateful For Letters - opportunity for guests to share what they are most grateful for this holiday season, with a chance to be featured on Kzoo Parks social media
- Visits & photos with Santa
- Kalamazoo Husky Club
- Ice Guru
Performances:
The event will be emceed by Will Haenni.
- Courtney Moore
- Sophia McIntosh
- Gemini Moon
- Pinter Whitnick
- Trinity Prep Center
- Kalamazoo Civic Carolers

Food Vendors:
Food and refreshments will be available for purchase including:
- The Incredible Kettle
- Teresa's Kitchen
- Coffee Rescue
- Donut Cart
- The Lab
- Ibison Concessions
The Downtown Kalamazoo Holly Jolly Trolley will run during and after the event from 5 to 9 p.m., offering free rides around downtown.