Each
year, downtown's holiday festivities begin when Portland heralds
the arrival of the City's most spectacular 75 foot tree, gifted
by Stimson Lumber Company. Several thousand people participate
in welcoming the tree along its parade route, complete with
Santa Claus, seasonal music and local dignitaries!
Tree Lighting Ceremony brought to you by Globe Lighting and
KGW NewsChannel 8
5:30pm
On the day after Thanksgiving, Portlanders will gather at the Square to celebrate the official start of the season by lighting the spectacular 75ft Tree. Well over 25,000 people are expected to attend the 25th annual Tree Lighting Event hosted by KGW NewsChannel 8 and Kink.fm with special guests including local Dignitaries. Big, bright and beautiful, this event unites the community in an evening of merriment and sharing for the whole family.
On the day after Thanksgiving, Portlanders will gather at the Square to celebrate the official start of the season by lighting the spectacular 75ft Tree. Well over 25,000 people are expected to attend the 25th annual Tree Lighting Event hosted by KGW NewsChannel 8 and Kink.fm with special guests including local Dignitaries. Big, bright and beautiful, this event unites the community in an evening of merriment and sharing for the whole family.
