Mobile & Baldwin County Christmas Tree Lightings 2024
Get out and see the city Christmas tree lights! A lot of opportunities for some great family fun. Experience the magic of the Christmas tree tradition with your neighbors and loved ones. We will keep updating this list as events are announced. Let us know if we missed one!
Please note that dates, times and locations are subject to change at any time. We highly recommend you verify event details through the links provided when making plans. Please let us know of any changes, updates or errors. For questions or to have your holiday event added to our lists, email us at info@themobmom.com
City of Mobile’s Lighting of the Tree
November 15, 2024 | 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. | Mardi Gras Park
Join the City of Mobile at Mardi Gras Park for the Lighting of the Tree on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. This family-friendly evening will feature local vendors, food trucks, Christmas crafts, games, and a special appearance by Santa. Admission is free.
Saraland Christmas Tree Lighting
November 16, 2024 | 5:00 p.m. | Town Center Park
Saraland Civic Forum presents THE 5TH ANNUAL Christmas Tree Lighting. Make a huge difference in an elderly person’s life and contribute to the Christmas Baskets. COFFEE, SCARVES, SOAP, SOCKS & TEA are a few great items to drop off at the Civic Forum Tent for Saraland Residents who are homebound.
November 19, 2024 | 5:00 p.m. | USA South Drive
Semmes Christmas Market & Tree Lighting
November 23, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. | Semmes Honor Park
Christmas in Semmes is the best!!! For this event, the Christmas Market will happen all day from 9am- 7pm. Be sure to stop and shop! The Tree Lighting Ceremony will start around 4:30 and run until 7:00 p.m. We will have a countdown and light the tree at dark. We will have photo ops with Santa, Christmas entertainment, and free family fun.
November 25, 2024 | 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. | 5055 Carol Plantation Road
Join us for our Annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony on Monday, November 25th! Experience the magic of the holiday season as we gather to light up our beautifully decorated tree. Enjoy festive music, warm refreshments, food trucks, and activities for the whole family. This joyful event marks the start of the holiday celebrations, so bring your loved ones and share in the spirit of the season. Don’t miss the special guest appearance from Santa, and be sure to capture the moment as we illuminate the night! Attendees will also have the opportunity to vote for their favorite tree in the “Tinsel Takedown” Christmas Tree Decorating Contest. Each guest will receive one free ticket to cast their vote. There will be additional tickets available for $1.00 per ticket. Proceeds from the competition will benefit the Chamber’s Christmas Giveback Campaign.
Baldwin County
Tree Lighting and Holiday Celebration
November 9 | 5 PM to 7 PM | Tanger Outlet Center
Help us kick off the holiday season at Tanger Foley’s annual Tree Lighting and Holiday Celebration, Saturday November 9, from 5PM to 7PM. This highly anticipated event will include: Southern Snowfall, Snow Globe Photos, Crafts, Face Painting, Balloon Art and more! A special visitor will be lighting the tree this year. Join us in the Family Fun Park at our beautiful 36′ Christmas Tree for a night filled with joy and holiday cheer.
2nd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
November 16 | 5 PM to 8 PM | Double D’s
The holiday magic is back! Join us on November 16th from 5:00-8PM at Double D’s Burger for our 2nd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting of the Tree! Expect an evening filled with, snowball fights, Christmas crafts, games and a special appearance by Santa plus the Grinch and more. Bring the whole family for an unforgettable night of festive fun!
City of Fairhope’s Lighting of the Trees
November 21 | 5:30 p.m. | Downtown Fairhope
Kick off the season with the lighting of the Fairhope trees! Join us for this magical evening filled with lights, music, and joy for the whole family.
Tree Lighting ft. Taylor Hicks
November 23 | 2 PM to 7:30 PM | Downtown OWA
Celebrate the magic of the holidays at our 8th annual Tree Lighting, hosted by American Idol winner, Taylor Hicks at Downtown OWA on Saturday, November 23rd. Experience the holiday spirit as the heart of Downtown OWA comes alive with live entertainment. From performances by Taylor Hicks, Luminary Entertainment Company, and Ballet Pensacola, to Christmas stories with Santa and Mrs. Claus, this event promises to be a day of festive celebration. Join us for the grand moment when we countdown to light our 36-foot-tall Christmas tree, followed by fireworks and a synchronized tree light show. Bring your loved ones and make lasting memories as we welcome the holiday season together!
This event is free to attend in Downtown OWA. No admission required.
Schedule of events:
-2:00 – 4:00 pm: Take photos with Santa’s Elves in Downtown OWA
-2:00 – 4:00 pm: Enjoy a mini train ride throughout the streets of Downtown OWA
-2:00 – 5:00 pm, 7:00 – 8:30 pm: North Pole, learn more here:
-4:30 – 4:45 pm: Taylor Hicks kicks off the evening with opening remarks on the Island Stage
-4:45 – 5:15 pm: Aerial Performance by the Luminary Entertainment Company
-5:15 – 5:30 pm: Elf the Musical Jr. performance by the Foley High School Theatre Program
-5:30 – 6:30 pm: Live music by emerging country music artist, Walker Montgomery
-6:30 – 6:50 pm: Performance by Ballet Pensacola
-6:50 – 7:00 pm: Acoustic performance by Taylor Hicks Duo
-7:00 – 7:09 pm: Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus share Christmas stories on stage
-7:09 – 7:10 pm: Taylor Hicks, Walker Montgomery, Santa, and Mrs. Claus countdown to fireworks and tree lighting
-7:10 – 7:20 pm: Fireworks show synchronized to Holiday Music
-7:10 – 7:30 pm: Christmas Tree Light show
City of Orange Beach Christmas Tree Lighting
December 3 | 5:30 PM | The Wharf
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Help us usher in the holiday season with bulbs, garland and glee. The annual tree lighting hosted by the City of Orange Beach is the perfect ceremony to inspire the Yuletide spirit. Enjoy special festive musical performances, an appearance from Santa, cups of toasty hot chocolate, a holiday SPECTRA Laser Light Experience show and much more.
Thursday December 5 | 5:00 PM | Daphne City Hall
Join us for Daphne’s Annual Tree Lighting Thursday, December 5, 2024 at Daphne City Hall, featuring musical guests Roman Street! Train rides, caroling, children’s activities, food trucks and more! Activities start at 5:00 PM, program starts at 6:00 PM.
Christmas in the Park in Downtown Foley
December 6 | 6 PM to 8 PM | Foley Heritage Park
Come out to hear Christmas carols, enjoy the lighting of the Christmas Tree, and visit with Santa. Hot cocoa and snacks will be served! Awards for the Christmas Tree Decorating Contest will also be given out.
Town of Elberta Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting
December 7, 2024 | 4:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. | Town of Elberta
This Year, We will line up behind the Football Field on Kichler Circle starting around 4:30 and be ready to Roll at 5:30. THIS MEANS….. Illinois Street will be a THROW street… So THROWS start by the EHS Parking LOT …. not the LINE UP (it will be on Kichler Circle) The Parade will ROLL Down Illinois Street, people can fill all the streets, we will run Illinois South to 98, then East to the Center of Town, then North on Co. Road 83 and North BACK TO EHS and Kichler Circle… This means …. WE WILL COMPLETELY WALK THE SQUARE AROUND THE TOWN…. So everyone gets to see everything!!! Then come back to the Center of Town for Santa and Mrs. Claus, the Tree lighting, Cookies and Hot Chocolate and Movie Classics until around 10PM! Admission: Free
December 8 | 5:00PM | Magnolia Springs Old School Park
Join us for our first Christmas in the Park on Sunday, December 8, 2024! We will light the town Christmas tree at 5:00, followed by caroling! Snobile Sweets and Treats will be serving hot chocolate and coffee! The Town of Magnolia Springs partnered with the Magnolia Springs Community Association to create this community event!
December 13 | 7:00 PM | Loxley Municipal Park
Join us for our 4th annual Christmas in the Park event! Immediately following the parade we will begin with our Lighting of the Tree ceremony and Festival of Trees celebration. There will also be food trucks, a gaming truck, face painting, live music, and of course Santa and Mrs. Claus! Please bring a camera or cell phone to take pictures with Santa in his sleigh and a chair to enjoy the entertainment.
December 14 | 6 PM to 8 PM | Eastern Shore Centre
The MAGIC is returning this holiday season at Eastern Shore Centre! Join us for All is Bright! Bring the entire family out on Saturday, December 14th from 6-8 PM to enjoy the Spanish Fort City parade and to help us welcome Santa to The Centre! Following the parade, join us on the green space near California Dreaming for a tree lighting ceremony, live music, pop-up vendors, photo booth, kids activities, and maybe even a little snow!
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Good cheer to all on this beautiful day!!!!!
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