Celebrate the sights and sounds of the holidays at the city of Aurora’s annual Holiday Tree Lighting from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at the Aurora Municipal Center. The FREE festive event features Aurora’s annual holiday tree lighting and a spectacular lights display on the Great Lawn. Visitors from the North Pole will be on hand to greet families.
Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive at 5:45 p.m. in grand fashion so don’t be late. Festivities will include the Mayor flipping the ceremonious switch to light the lights of the Great Lawn, followed by the APD and AFR escort of Santa to the city.
The FREE event will also feature holiday-themed activities, sweet treats, performances from Aurora Heart Dancers and The Original Dickens Carolers and special appearances from Anna and Elsa, as well as the one and only Santa Claus.
Free onsite parking will be available on the premises on a first come, first served basis.
Event parking will be available on the east side parking lot in front of the Aurora Municipal Center building, on the west side parking lot in front of the Aurora courthouse building and in the lower south parking lot in front of the Great Lawn.
15151 E. Alameda Pkwy., Aurora.