Edmonds Tree Lighting Ceremony
November 25, 2023
Sponsored by Comstock Jewelers, the 2023 Edmonds Tree Lighting Ceremony is, as always, a heartwarming way to kick-off the holiday season. Local vendors will be selling treats and hot soup, live bands performing holiday favorites and of course, a magical visit from Santa to countdown the lighting of the tree.
In the spirit of giving and community, check out the organizations gathering supplies and bring donations to support them!
Click on the tabs below for more information about the event.
| SCHEDULE | TIME |
|---|---|
| Treat vendors, Beverages and Donation Drives at Centennial Plaza | 2:30 PM |
| Program begins, Santa counts down the lighting of the tree! | 4:15 PM |
| Program ends | 4:45 PM |
| Enjoy Edmonds’ Restaurants, bars & shopping! |
Q: Where is the Edmonds Tree Lighting Event?
A: Centennial Plaza – 5th Ave. N. & Bell St. in Edmonds.
Q: Which streets are closed and what time are they closed?
A: 12:00pm – 7:00pm. See Event Map tab for closed streets and location of event.
Q: Does it cost anything?
A: No, attending the event is open to all at no cost. Vendors will be selling treats, beverages & soup.
Q: What happens if it rains?
A: A little rain has never stopped Santa! The show will go on – make sure to dress accordingly.
DONATE TO THE LETTERS TO SANTA PROGRAM: DONATE HERE
For over 40 years, the cherished “Letters to Santa” mailbox has been posted outside the Log Cabin Visitor’s Center the month before Christmas. Kiddos can drop a letter to Santa and get a response letter by Christmas! As you may know, this is a volunteer-run program that the Chamber organizes and funds.
What you may not know is that the number of letters rises by almost 500 a year. Last year, volunteers responded to over 2,500 letters that were “mailed”! At about $1.25 per letter, it is becoming an expensive program to host.
The concern is with the rising growth and excitement of the Letters to Santa program along with rising costs and sheer number of letters, we may not be able to fulfill the promise of a returned letter to every kiddo. You can help the magic continue!
SPONSOR:
Business sponsors of this event are associated with community togetherness, nonprofit giving, familial well-being, creating childhood memories, nostalgia. Interested industries may include health/wellness, retail, child-centered businesses, banking, lighting, music and more.
More information about business sponsorship opportunities can be found here, or by reaching out to Alicia Moreno: alicia@edmondschamber.com
Deadline to get your logo on the event poster is Thursday, Nov. 2 at noon. Must be registered and confirmed by Chamber staff.
Sponsorships still gratefully accepted through Nov. 18th, your logo will just not be present on poster.
VOLUNTEER
Event volunteers: Help ensure this event runs smoothly. Short, fun shifts! Read more and sign up here: TREE LIGHTING VOLUNTEER
SOUP & TREAT VENDORS:
Applications now CLOSED to sell your treats, soups and other edible cold-weather comfort snacks. Keep an eye out for our next event!
This event does not host craft vendors. Please check out the Edmonds Winter Market produced by the City of Edmonds.
Non-profit organizations will be present collecting items and cash donations for the populations they serve. Bring new items and cash to support your community!
Edmonds Food Bank: (specific needs coming soon)
Clothes For Kids: Winter hats, socks & underwear
The Haus of Dogs: Dog kibble
Need to know before dropping off a letter:
- Return address must be legible on the child’s letter to receive a response.
- Child’s name needs to be clearly printed or it will be addressed to “my dear friend”.
- Return times may vary – even by household. The volunteer elves try to respond in the order they come in, but the elves work at different paces as their own lives allow. PLEASE BE PATIENT.
- To get a child’s original letter back: include a stamped envelope with return address and a note requesting it back.
- Please note: the elves do not address a child’s gift request to respect caregiver’s choices and financial situations.
- Each elf creates a few original story templates for reply letters to get through the THOUSANDS received. For more personalized responses, kiddos can ask questions, or a caregiver can sneak in a note about what the child has done that year.
- PLEASE BE PATIENT AND PRACTICE KINDNESS: this is run entirely by volunteers who put their love and free time into making it happen. They do not get paid and do it for the love of Christmas and delight.
- The elves love seeing reaction photos/videos! When they are hundreds of letters deep it helps keep the magic alive for them too! These can be sent to alicia@edmondschamber.com
- This is the ONLY mailbox run by the Chamber. There may be others around town, but they are not associated with the Chamber.
WHERE: 5th Ave N. & Bell St. In front of the Log Cabin Visitor’s Center in Downtown Edmonds.
The mail box will be ready to accept letters by Nov. 11, 2023
The deadline to drop off a letter and receive a response is Wednesday, Dec. 13th
DONATE TO THE LETTERS TO SANTA PROGRAM: DONATE HERE
For over 40 years, the cherished “Letters to Santa” mailbox has been posted outside the Log Cabin Visitor’s Center the month before Christmas. Kiddos can drop a letter to Santa and get a response letter by Christmas! As you may know, this is a volunteer-run program that the Chamber organizes and funds.
What you may not know is that the number of letters rises by almost 500 a year. Last year, volunteers responded to over 2,500 letters that were “mailed”! At about $1.25 per letter, it is becoming an expensive program to host.
The concern is with the rising growth and excitement of the Letters to Santa program along with rising costs and sheer number of letters, we may not be able to fulfill the promise of a returned letter to every kiddo. You can help the magic continue!
Event Sponsors
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
To inquire about event sponsorships and premium memberships, please contact Ryan Crowther. You can also find more information about premium memberships here.