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Main Street Lights: Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

November

22

Event

Main Street Lights: Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Capital City & Lake Murray Country

Capital City & Lake Murray Country

Held annually the Friday before Thanksgiving, our official lighting event is one you don't want to miss! Experience caroling at the tree between 5 pm and 6 pm from the Southern Victorian Society, dressed in full replica Victorian era Holiday attire. The official Lighting Ceremony begins at 6:15 pm and features local school choirs, ending with a countdown to light the town! Experience the Joy of the start to the holiday season with us. After the ceremony peruse downtown to view the decor, listen to our wandering carolers, and consider stopping by the Ritz Theater at 7:30 pm for a FREE showing of the Polar Express! Contact the City of Newberry Parks, Recreation, and Tourism office at 803-321-1015 or visit www.newberrychristmas.com for more information on this and our many other holiday events!

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Midlands

Newberry

Midlands

1209 Caldwell ST,
Newberry, SC 29108 (803) 321-1015

Info & Amenities

Dates

November 22, 2019, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Location

Downtown Newberry is located only 4 short miles off I-26 at exit 76. Follow the directional signs towards Newberry, drive straight onto Main Street, and you'll find yourself in Downtown in a flash!

Price

Free

Event Hours

5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Tree Lighting begins at 6:15pm and lighting the town at 6:30pm. At 7:30pm there will be a free showing of a holiday movie.

Year Event Started

2008