Illustration of Santa greeting families at long breakfast tables with pancakes and cocoa (Christmas in Wayne Tree Lighting and Santa Parade)

Christmas in Wayne Tree Lighting and Santa Parade

Gather around the Wayne Christmas Tree to sing carols and join the community countdown led by Master of Ceremonies Ducis Rodgers. Once the tree is illuminated, Santa Claus makes a grand arrival down North Wayne Avenue aboard a decorated Radnor fire truck.

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Plan Your Visit

When

Hours

Tree lighting: 7:30 PM (approx.); Santa arrives immediately following the tree lighting.

Ages

All ages

Parking

There will be road closures and limited parking on North Wayne Avenue on Friday night, December 4, approximately 4:30–9:00 pm.

Going?

Location

Wayne, PA Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with children

Vibe

Festive and community-focused

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Plan for road closures and limited parking on North Wayne Avenue on Friday night, and use the trolley stop at the Radnor Middle School Bus Loop on South Wayne Avenue.
  • Stay near the Wayne Christmas Tree after the countdown, because Santa comes down North Wayne Avenue on a Radnor fire truck right after the tree lights up.
  • Head into the Radnor Firehouse to warm up while the kids make ornaments, get their faces painted and meet the balloon artist.
  • Give yourself time to visit the local shops and restaurants, which stay open for the celebration with festive specials and holiday gifts.
  • Try the new ice rink on North Wayne Avenue, which opens for the first time this year, right beside one of the trolley stops.

Special Events & Promotions

  • New this year: the Wayne Winter Ice Rink opens on North Wayne Avenue for the first time.

Links & Contact

Run by Wayne Business Association

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is there for kids to do?

North Wayne Avenue has holiday carnival games and a fun slide. Inside the Radnor Firehouse, kids can make ornaments, get their faces painted and watch a balloon artist.

What's new this year?

For the first time, an ice skating rink opens on North Wayne Avenue, so you can skate under the twinkling lights.

How does Santa arrive?

Right after the tree lighting, Santa rides down North Wayne Avenue on a decorated Radnor Fire Truck, with the sirens going.

Where do the Christmas trolley rides start?

Trolleys start and finish at the Radnor Middle School Bus Loop on South Wayne Avenue and on North Wayne Avenue by the ice rink. The route takes you through decorated South Wayne and North Wayne.

Who else might we see during the evening?

Look out for Mrs. Claus and her elves, and you might spot the Grinch. Strolling carolers sing along North Wayne Avenue, and 6abc sports director Ducis Rodgers leads the countdown to the tree lighting.

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