2023 Christmas Tree Lighting

On Saturday, November 25, at 6:00 p.m., join us to celebrate 108 years of a magical tradition in downtown Harbor Springs at the annual Christmas Tree Lighting. We will be announcing the winners of the Holiday Decorating contest at that time. 

Also available again this year is the mailbox to Santa that will be located at the Lyric Threatre. Make sure your children write their letters to Santa and drop them off anytime the month of December.  

Main Street, west of State Street, will be closed to traffic beginning at 3p on Saturday.  

At 6:00, Celebrate 108 years of a magical tradition in downtown Harbor Springs at the Christmas Tree Lighting. Gather with your friends and neighbors to sing carols, enjoy the lighting of the tree on Main Street and celebrate the winners of the annual window decorating contest. 

The public is then invited to attend an ecumenical chili dinner in the Holy Childhood Parish Hall at 150 W Main Street, just adjacent to the tree, where you can also see Santa, enjoy homemade cookies and hot cocoa, courtesy of the American Legion Auxiliary and their sponsor First Community Bank!

For those of our Harbor Springs family near and far who would like enjoy the tree lighting from the comfort of their home, we will be streaming live on the Harbor Springs Facebook page.   https://www.facebook.com/harborspringschamber 

TREE LIGHTING MATINEE SPECIAL - Kids can start the day at 11 a.m. with a visit to the Lyric Theatre to see "The Polar Express" for free in all three theaters. Advance tickets will be needed, available in-person only by stopping by the Lyric anytime we are open. You do NOT need a ticket just to see Santa, tickets are to attend the movie only. Seats will be assigned. You must retain your ticket, and ushers will be on hand to make sure you go to the correct seats. Please return any tickets picked up in advance that won't be used prior to the event.