Festivals & HolidaysFriday, November 27
Bethlehem Christmas Tree Lighting*
Friday, November 27 · 4:30-6:30 p.m. · Payrow Plaza
- When
- Friday, November 27 · 4:30-6:30 p.m.
- Where
- Payrow Plaza10 E Church St · Bethlehem, PA · 18018
About this event
Friday, November 27, 2026 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM EST
Payrow Plaza 10 East Church Street Bethlehem, PA 18018
Bethlehem’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
The Citizens’ Christmas City Committee proudly invites you to kick off the holiday season in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania — Christmas City, USA — at the beloved Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Payrow Plaza!
Gates open at 4:00 PM, with the prelude beginning at 4:30 PM. Gather with family, friends and neighbors as we celebrate one of Bethlehem’s most treasured holiday traditions and watch the city’s Christmas tree come to life with thousands of sparkling lights.
Enjoy festive music and performances from local favorites, along with FREE cookies and hot chocolate. And keep an eye out — Santa Claus will make a special appearance to help us officially welcome the holiday season!
2026 Entertainment Touchstone Theatre The SwingTime Dolls The Holmes Family Singers The Bach Choir Freedom High School Marching Band
2026 Guest of Honor Santa Claus, escorted by the Bethlehem Fire Department and Bethlehem Police Department
https://web.lehighvalleychamber.org/events/Bethlehems-Annual-Christmas-Tree-Lighting-Ceremony-841528/details
Listed by Lehigh Valley with Littles (Google Calendar), gathered by the Allentown events calendar.