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Tree Lighting on the New Haven Green

The event is the City's traditional kick-off to the holiday season and is free for the entire family. Enjoy a host of family oriented activities including live musical performances, carousel rides, holiday crafts, hay rides, letter writing to the North Pole and tug & mini car rides. Take a photo in the "winter wonderland", with Rudolph or other costumed characters and visit with Santa.* Free popcorn and other treats are provided by the New Haven Lions Club and the New Haven Rotary Club.

The Ceremony is hosted by WTNH/MyTV 9's Gil Simmons with special guest Ronald McDonald. Live performances by

  • Katherine Brennan School Choir
  • Mauro/Sheridan School Choir
  • Bishop Woods School Choir
  • Nathan Hale School Choir
  • New Haven Chorale

The Tree Lighting Celebration is presented in collaboration with the Department of Parks, Recreation and Trees plays a part of the city's larger holiday celebration featuring late night shopping, and other festive activities.

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Carousel and other amusements available on the Green thru Saturday, December 4. Hours: 4-8pm Friday; 12-4pm Saturday.

Rain date is Friday, December 3.

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*Santa's House closes at 7:30pm.

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