73rd Annual Holiday Tree Lighting

Saturday, November 24, 2018 at 5:30 p.m.

On Broadway & Pantages Lobby

Free Community Event

4:30 p.m. – Lobby doors open for Santa photos

5:30 p.m. – Live holiday music begins

6:00 p.m. – Speaking program begins

6:15 p.m. – Tree lighting with community photo

7:30 p.m. – Tacoma Arts Live presents Imago Theatre’s Frogz*

* Tacoma Arts Live presents Imago Theatre’s Frogz is a separate, ticketed event

Since World War II, the South Sound community has gathered to celebrate at the corner of 9th & Broadway in downtown Tacoma. Gather for carols and photos with Santa at this free community event. If it isn’t already, make it your family tradition!

6th Avenue Santa Parade 

Sunday, December 2, 2 – 7:30 PM

On 6th Ave between Sprague and Alder

Bands, Floats, Street Vendors, Music, Shopping, and of course Santa! Bring the whole family and spend the afternoon exploring the Ave while you wait for the parade to begin.

First Night Tacoma 

Monday, Dec. 31, 10 am – Jan. 1 – 11 am

Broadway & St. Helen’s between S 7th and 11th

Family-friendly, alcohol-free, music and arts festival with both free and ticketed performances, outside and inside in downtown Tacoma.

For more details on Tacoma’s First Night, check out their website here – https://www.firstnighttacoma.org/.