TACOMA CITY THEATERS HOSTS 79TH ANNUAL TACOMA HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING
Welcome the holiday season in the Historic Theater District
TACOMA, WA—Welcome the holiday season with Tacoma’s annual tree lighting ceremony on Saturday, November 30, at 5 pm at Pantages Theater (901 Broadway).
The excitement begins earlier that day at 3 pm with Tacoma Concert Band’s holiday show The Most Wonderful Time of the Year. Hear a holiday program featuring selections from popular holiday classics like Home Alone and Polar Express. Tickets are available on the Tacoma City Theaters’ website, and guests 18 and under can receive free tickets by calling or stopping by the Tacoma City Theaters’ Box Office located at the Theater.
Tree lighting festivities begin at 5:00 pm with a free community open house at the Pantages lobby. Enjoy complimentary hot drinks and cookies, photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and live music by a brass quartet from Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Radio station KNKX joins this year’s event as a proud media partner, with host Paige Hansen as MC. They will also open their nearby studio for tours from 4:30pm (930 Broadway).
At 6 pm, gather outside to join the countdown and light the holiday tree while an annual community photo is captured.
“It is a joy to participate in this annual community celebration welcoming the festive season to Tacoma”, said Lynn Carlotto, Tacoma City Theaters’ General Manager. “The Historic Theater District hosts a wide range of events during this time of year, and we look forward to welcoming thousands of guests over the coming weeks.”
Upcoming performances include: comedian Joe Gatto, Seattle Men’s Chorus: Ho Ho Ho!, God Is a Scottish Drag Queen, Symphony Tacoma: Holiday Favorites, Disney Jr. Live on Tour: Let’s Play, The Midwinter Revels: Christmastime in Seneca Village, Tacoma City Ballet: The Nutcracker, and ABBAFab: A Holly Jolly Christmas.
The holiday tree, a magnificent 70-foot redwood that began its journey as a seedling right here in Washington, will take center stage this season. Adorned with 250 feet of vibrant holiday lights and cheerful decorations, this impressive conifer will shine bright at 9th and Broadway, welcoming visitors and spreading holiday joy. Stop by to take in the festive sights anytime until January 1, 2025!
Staying in the festive spirit, the Pantages Theater lobby will be opening the doors on December 3 for free holiday pet and family photos. As part of Downtown Tacoma Partnership’s Haul Crawl, a professional photographer will be on site from 4 pm to 7 pm.
On December 26, the traditional Menorah lighting will be held at the Pantages - – more details to follow.
Event: 79th Annual Tacoma Holiday Tree Lighting
Date: Saturday, November 30
Time: 5 pm – 6pm
Cost: Free
For information about these and other events. visit TacomaCityTheaters.org. Tickets to Tacoma Concert Band’s performance are available online or by calling 253-591-5894.
See our interview with Cityline for more information about this event!
