Thank you to our 2024 Title Sponsor: COMSTOCK Jewelers

Centennial Plaza - 5th Ave N & Bell St., Edmonds, WA

Come for the live band rocking out holiday favorites and stay for a magical community celebration of the season. The annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, produced by the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce and presented again this year by Comstock Jewelers, will take place at Centennial Plaza in downtown Edmonds. (5th Ave N & Bell St.)

The ceremony will be emceed by Richard Taylor Jr. and will feature live music and performances from All The Other Reindeer, North Sound Singers, the Academy of Music and Dance Star Performance Troupe and the Maplewood Middle School Jazz Band; vendors selling treats, a visit from Santa and Emily the Elf; and of course, the ceremonial lighting of the tree.

ADA seating will be available in front of the stage with signage, allowing space for wheelchair access and viewing along with chairs. 

EVENT GUIDE:

Time: The event officially runs from 2:00-5:00 p.m., but the chamber encourages folks to make a day of it in downtown Edmonds. It is Shop Small Saturday, after all, so fuel up on brunch and browse the many retailers who have curated excellent gift options for your holiday giving before gathering with your friends and neighbors at the event.

Event schedule: 

• 2:00-4:30 p.m. – Vendors selling holiday treats, free warm drinks and kids crafts activities, and donation drives on 5th Avenue North

• 3:00pm Santa arrives for selfies!

• 4:30 p.m. – Program begins, followed by Santa’s visit and countdown to the tree lighting

• 5:00 p.m. – Program ends

• 5-7 p.m. – The Masonic Center at the Old Opera House (515 Dayton St.) hosts an “after party” with more treats, holiday movies and activities, and free photos with Santa.

Location: Centennial Plaza on 5th and Bell. See the map below for street closure information. MAP OF EVENT & STREET CLOSURES

Vendors selling treats:

• Zuri’s Gourmet Donutz

• Browned & Toasted

• Wobbly Bits Baking

FREE Hot Beverages & Kids crafts provided by:

• Edmonds Chamber Foundation

• Spark! Creativity

• Workhorse Coworking

• Best Western Edmonds Harbor Inn

Donation Drives: Nonprofit 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 requests: 

• Pet food

• Aluminum pans

• Fresh fruits and vegetables, especially: plantains, sweet potatoes, cabbage, squash

• Whole turkeys, whole chicken, ham

• Canned and shelf-stable food items: Holiday must-haves like cranberry, pumpkin, stuffing, green beans, hot chocolate

• Volunteer hours – speak with a food bank rep to sign up

Clothes For Kids requests new or gently used clothing donations for school-aged children, and their greatest needs are as follows:

• socks

• Underwear – all sizes (but especially youth large and adult/teen)

Thank you to our 2024 Sponsors!

These community celebrations couldn’t happen without you.