It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, everywhere you go! And what’s more indicative of the holiday season than dazzling lights, some we’re so excited to kick off the holiday season with some festive tree lightings right here in the city!
1. Colony Square
Where: Colony Square, Midtown
When: December 5th from 6pm – 8pm (Tree will be lit at 8pm!)
Experience a holiday celebration featuring like no other, with live music from Party Nation, delicious festive drinks, photo opps, jolly entertainment + more! And then at 7:55pm, gather around the massive Christmas tree to countdown with Santa and an honorary tree lighter from Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta to the holiday season’s official start!
This event is free and open to all!
Get all the details on their website, here!2. Atlantic Station
Where: Atlantic Station
When: November 23rd from 6pm – 9pm
If you’re looking for a fun way to start your holiday, you’ve gotta check out Atlantic Station’s Light the Station! On November 23rd, beginning at 6:30pm, expect to see tons of amazing floats! From quintessential gingerbread to posh pink telephone booths to mod fireplace, Royal guard stilt walkers, shagadelic drum major, mirror ball ladies, elves, local dance groups and bands including Stayin Alive Crew, Marching Abominables and the AE Drumline… and MORE! There’s something for everyone to enjoy!
The Parade of Lights concludes with Santa on the Atlantic Station Express! The tree lighting begins at 7:00pm!
The Parade of Lights kicks off at Regal Cinemas, turns south on Atlantic Drive, then west down 18th Street and ends at Atlantic Green.
Learn all about it here!3. The Battery Atlanta
Where: The Battery Atlanta
When: Saturday November 30th from at 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Get into the holiday spirit at the 8th Annual Tree Lighting at The Battery Atlanta! Enjoy world-class entertainment featuring The Free on the Georgia Power Pavilion Stage. Then watch as Mark Owens and Atlanta Braves’ mascot BLOOPER track Santa’s arrival, leading up to the magical tree lighting ceremony at 7 p.m!
After the celebration, families can cozy up on the green for a special screening of How the Grinch Stole Christmas, the eighth film in the Xfinity Movie Series, shown on the plaza screen. Don’t miss this festive night of fun, entertainment, and holiday cheer
4. Vinings Jubilee
Where: Vinings Jubilee
When: December 5th from 6pm – 8pm
The annual Vinings Jubilee is a great way to kick off the holiday season! At this fun-for-the-whole-family event, you can expect photos with Santa, train rides, face painting, Piccadilly puppet show, kids’ karaoke, and ornament decorating!
For more details, check out their Instagram here!5. Alpharetta
Where: Town Green | 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, GA 30009 United States
When: November 23rd from 5pm – 9pm
Kick off the holiday season with a 50 ft. tree lighting in Downtown Alpharetta on Saturday, November 23, 2024 from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. Bring portable chairs and settle in for live holiday music from the Alpharetta City Band’s Jazz Ensemble, enchanting snow flurries, and other magical performances on the main stage in front of Alpharetta City Hall.