The holidays are officially twinkling into the greater Athens area! Celebrate the season with family and friends at any of these upcoming Christmas Tree lighting - some of which include parades and the man in red!
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City of Bogart, GA Tree Lighting Ceremony
- Location: Main Street Bogart, GA
- Date and Time: Monday, November 24, 2025 from 6pm to 8pm
- Highlights: Snap a photo with Santa, roast some s'mores and listen to live music before the lighting of the tree.
- More Info: See Santa at City of Bogart's Christmas Tree Lighting
Christmas in Downtown Statham, GA
- Location: Jefferson Community Center, 336 Jefferson Street Statham, GA
- Date and Time: Saturday, November 29, 2025 from 3pm to 8pm
- Highlights: Celebrate the Christmas season with a holiday gift market, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and tree lighting at the gazebo at 6pm.
- More Info: Christmas in Downtown Statham, GA
Beechwood Shopping Center Holiday Market & Tree Lighting
- Location: 196 Alps Road Athens, GA
- Date and Time: Saturday, November 29, 2025 from 6pm to 9pm
- Highlights: Shop the holiday market and enjoy live music, food trucks, face painting, hot chocolate and Santa!
- More Info: Beechwood Shopping Center's 2025 Holiday Market & Tree Lighting Festival
City of Hull, GA Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
- Location: City of Hull Historic Well, 10244 GA-72 Hull, GA
- Date and Time: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 from 6:30pm to 7pm
- Highlights: Join the City of Hull as they kick off the holiday season with festive cheer and community spirit.
- More Info: Annual Christmas Tree Lighting in Hull, GA
Downtown Athens, GA Parade of Lights
- Location: Downtown Athens, GA (Beginning at intersection of Pulaski + Hancock. Ending along intersection of Washington + College)
- Date and Time: Tuesday, December 4, 2025 from 7pm to 7:30pm
- Highlights: Parade begins at 7pm and will include a Christmas tree lighting with Santa
- More Info: Downtown Athens, GA Parade of Lights
City of Comer, GA Tree Lighting
- Location: J. Cliff Yarbrough Memorial Park Comer, GA
- Date and Time: Friday, December 5, 2025 at 6:30pm
- Highlights: Gather together as a community to light the Christmas tree and enjoy the sounds of the season, performed by local musical groups.
- More Info: 2025 Christmas Tree Lighting in Downtown Comer, GA
City of Watkinsville, GA Annual Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting
- Location: N Main Street Watkinsville, GA
- Date and Time: Sunday, December 7, 2025 from 4pm to 7pm
- Highlights: Christmas parade begins at 4pm along Barnett Shoals + South 3rd Street. Ending at Experiment Station + Main. Tree lighting at 6pm.
- More Info: Annual Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting in Downtown Watkinsville
Light the Lights with Town of Bishop, GA
- Location: 5000 Macon Highway Bishop, GA
- Date and Time: Saturday, December 13, 2025 from 4pm to 7pm
- Highlights: Enjoy a mini holiday market, sweets and treats, and crafts for the kids. See Santa and Mrs. Claus for photo ops plus sing-alongs, too!
- More Info: 3rd Annual Light the Lights with Town of Bishop, GA
