Tis the season!

The annual lighting of the Vancouver, WA Christmas Tree in Esther Short Park takes place this Friday, November 23rd. If you haven’t attended this event, it’s a lot of fun. There are huge amounts of people, lots of activities and overall merriment. Below is the schedule of events for this years Downtown Holidazzle. It’s important to note that the actual lighting takes place at 6pm. Don’t be late for this. Santa will be watching…

3 p.m. – Vancouver Farmers Market vendors open at Esther Short Park
3 p.m. to 7 p.m. – Loci train rides available around Esther Short Park
3 p.m. – Dixieland Jazz Band at the Vancouver Hilton
4 p.m. – Vancouver Community Concert Band Concert at the Vancouver Hilton
5: 30 p.m. – Combined Vancouver High School Choirs at Esther Short Park
6 p.m. – Community Tree Lighting with Santa at Esther Short Park
6:20 p.m. – Vancouver Pops Orchestra Concert at the Vancouver Hilton

Yes, it will likely be raining so dress appropriately. Don’t let that keep you away, after all this is the Pacific NW. ;)

Esther Short Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Esther Short Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony