Holiday Tree Lighting
Celebrate the start of the holiday season with an expanded downtown festival featuring live musical entertainment, special holiday guests, and a diverse lineup of food trucks. Attendees can enjoy seasonal performances from local groups throughout the evening. The event culminates in a gathering around the Downtown Christmas Tree for the official lighting ceremony.
Fri, Nov 20, 2026 FREE.
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Plan Your Visit
Hours
5–7 PM; holiday performances 5–6:30 PM; Tree Lighting Ceremony 6:30–6:50 PM.
Food & Drink
Food trucks are scheduled to include Sugar Mamas, Italian Oven on Wheels, Joy Joy Lumpia, Homestead Chef, Old Road Pretzels, Siri’s, Haj Paj, and Cool Beans Brew; the lineup is subject to change.
Location
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and community members
Vibe
Festive and communal
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Tips & Advice
- Choose a food truck before you arrive only if you are flexible, since the scheduled lineup is subject to change.
- If your group wants to perform, email the organizers to request a spot before the stated request deadline.
- Plan to gather around the Downtown Christmas Tree for the lighting ceremony after the holiday performances.
- Make a separate plan if you also want to attend the holiday parade or carriage rides, which are on other dates.
Special Events & Promotions
- Free admission for the community.
- The festival is expanding this year with live holiday performances, food trucks and special holiday guests.
- Special holiday guests are part of this year’s festival.
Links & Contact
Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their website.
Frequently Asked Questions
What entertainment is planned?
Local groups will provide holiday music and performances, followed by the tree-lighting ceremony.
What food can I get at the festival?
Food trucks are scheduled to serve a range of options. The lineup is subject to change.
Can a group perform at the festival?
Choirs, singing groups, musicians, bell choirs, youth groups and other performers can request a family-friendly, holiday-related performance spot.
What should a group do to request a performance?
Email the organizers for information or to request a performance spot; requests are due by Friday, November 6.
What else is part of the Community of Lebanon Association’s holiday season?
The season also includes a separate holiday parade and carriage rides with Winter Wonderland on other dates.
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