Nov 21st, 2025 5:30 PM-8:30 PM
Experience the magic of the season at the City of Mobile's annual Lighting of the Tree celebration on Friday, Nov. 21, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Mardi Gras Park. Get ready for a FREE night of local vendors, delicious food trucks, holiday crafts, games, inflatables and a special visit from Santa Claus himself! Don’t miss the chance to create lasting holiday memories at this magical evening of festive fun. Attendees are welcome to bring chairs and blankets to sit on while enjoying the performances and ceremony.
Entertainment schedule:
5:30 p.m. — Mobile Parks and Recreation Department Community Mass Choir
5:45 p.m. — Danze 101 Academy of Ballet Studio & Company
6 p.m. — Santa Claus arrives
6:20 p.m. — Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis lights the tree
7 to 8:30 p.m. — Live performance by Vocalocity
For more information, go to www.cityofmobile.org/events.
Mardi Gras Park
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