Alexandria to hold annual holiday tree lighting Nov. 22
Event will be last in Market Square before renovations
The city will host its annual holiday tree lighting ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. in Market Square at 301 King St.
The free event will feature the arrival of Santa Claus via the King Street Trolley, with the tree lighting scheduled between 6:40 and 6:55 p.m. The mayor will join community members for the ceremony.
This year’s celebration will be the last tree lighting in Market Square before a temporary closure for City Hall and Market Square renovations. The city is asking residents to share photos from past tree lighting ceremonies using the hashtag #CityHallMemories.
Following the lighting, Santa and Mrs. Claus will walk Market Square and visit with families until 8 p.m. Music and other holiday entertainment will begin after 7 p.m.
The event will take place rain or shine. Market Square is located at City Hall, between King and Cameron streets and between North Royal and North Fairfax streets.