Santa Monica’s Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony 2025
Nothing officially kicks off a holiday season without the beauty of a well decorated, lit tree!
The City of Santa Monica will ring in the season with its official Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony on Thursday, November 20, 2025. The event will take place from 6:00PM through 8:00PM.
Scheduled are live performances from the following-
- Santa Monica High School Choir
- Lincoln Middle School’s Madrigals
- Santa Monica College Emeritus Concert Band
- Westside Ballet
Santa Claus will once again be the Guest of Honor to illuminate the tree as well as guests with free photo opportunities!