Edmonds Tree Lighting Ceremony
Saturday, November 29, 2025 2:00pm - 5:00pm
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 in 2025 by Comstock Jewelers, takes place at Centennial Plaza in downtown Edmonds. (5th Ave N & Bell St.)
The 2025 ceremony is emceed by Richard Taylor Jr. and features live music and performances. Local vendors will be selling treats, there may even be a visit from Santa; and of course, the ceremonial lighting of the tree.
ADA seating is 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.
2025 Event schedule:
2:00-4:30 p.m. – Local performers entertain the gathering crowds. 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 and countdown to the lighting of the tree
5:00 p.m. – Program ends
Location: Centennial Plaza on 5th and Bell. See the map for street closure information. MAP OF EVENT & STREET CLOSURES
Vendors selling treats: 2025 list coming soon!
FREE Hot Beverages & Kids crafts provided by: 2025 list coming soon!
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. 2025 list coming soon!
Thank you to our 2025 Title Sponsor: Comstock Jewelers
Application is now open.
We are specifically looking for vendors who can sell the following items for $2 - $6 per item. (you could downsize your typical portion size if necessary):
fancy cookies, pastries, holiday treats, etc.
Soups & breads
Other cold-weather comfort snacks/foods - let us know what you have!
Due to limited space - no food trucks.
Volunteers needed
Volunteer Sign-Up is now open.
Come and be part of of this community focused holiday event. We need volunters to assist with:
Setting up the event
Assisting with kids crafts
General event help
Breaking down the event
Santa Letters
Mailbox will open Mid-November
Mailbox will close December 14.
This program is run by volunteers. We typically receive more than 2,500 letters every year. Please consider making a donation to help support this beloved community tradition. Even a few dollars can cover the cost of stamps. Donations of stamps can be dropped off at the Chamber Office or at the Visitor Center (Log Cabin).
Recommendations to get a response from the North Pole:
Your 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.
To get a child’s original letter returned to you: include a PLAIN self-addressed stamped envelope.
Please note: the elves never address a child’s gift request.
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 to give us something to work with.
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.
This is the only mailbox run by the Chamber of Commerce. There may be others around town, but they are not associated with the chamber.
