
40th Annual Rotary Holiday Tree Lighting
December 7 @ 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Holiday Tree Lighting in Carlsbad Village 🎄
Sunday, December 7th, is Carlsbad Village’s 40th annual Holiday Tree Lighting. As always, the tree is installed at the front entrance to the Carlsbad Village Faire shopping center at 300 Carlsbad Village Drive. The Rotary Club of Carlsbad sponsors this annual celebration, which is always attended by a crowd of Carlsbad residents.Â
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Photos with Santa in Carlsbad Village 🎅
The official Carlsbad Village Holiday Tree Lighting celebration begins at 2:00 pm. Santa arrives in an antique fire truck courtesy of the Carlsbad Fire Department with his elf and Mrs. Claus. There will be candy cane handouts, visits, and an opportunity to take free photos with Santa.
The Annual Tree Lighting Tradition
The annual tree lighting will be led by Carlsbad Mayor Keith Blackburn at 4:30, just as it’s getting dark. Kids will enjoy holiday crafts and storytelling courtesy of the Carlsbad Library’s Learning Center. The Carlsbad Rotary Club will also provide cookies, coffee, and hot cider.
**tentative schedule**
12:00–2:00 pm Holiday Music program in the Courtyard with Adrienne Nims
2:15–4:45 pm Holiday Activities
2:15 pm Santa Arrives
2:15-4:30 pm Holiday Entertainment
- Renaissance Institute of Music Orchestra
- Christmas Carol Sing-A-Long
- Carlsbad High School Lancer Dancers and XCalibur Dance Team
- Free cookies, coffee, and cider
- Story-telling and crafts courtesy of the Carlsbad Library’s Learning Center
4:30 pm Mayor Keith Blackburn lights the Holiday Tree
The Annual Holiday Tree Lighting is a downtown Carlsbad Village tradition, and a fun way to usher in the holiday season. We hope to see you there!
Hosted By: Village Faire Shopping Center, Carlsbad Village Association & Rotary Club of Carlsbad
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