Christmas Tree Lighting

Small bird stringing lights on a tree on the right of the words Christmas Tree Lighting

Santa with a tiny tot all dressed in red that includes a big red bow on her head

Join us for the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting in Market Square on Friday, Dec. 5. The City of University Place will celebrate the lighting of the Christmas Tree in Market Square with food, music, children’s activities and much, much more.

Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and the fun will begin at 5 p.m. with holiday music that will welcome Santa to U.P. for the festivities. The man in red will be available for pictures in the beautifully decorated Civic Building Atrium from 5-7 p.m. and will take a brief break to help us flip the switch to light the tree at 6 p.m.

As the details are determined, check back here for updates. But be assured, Santa will be riding the fire engine into Market Square and the U.P. City Council members will be on hand to count down to the lighting of the tree at 6 p.m. sharp! 

It promises to be another memorable holiday in U.P. and we hope you will be a part of it!