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It’s that time of year again—when parks, plazas, and town squares all over the Metro Atlanta region start glowing with holiday cheer. Tree lighting events are popping up everywhere, and communities are coming together to flip the switch on the holiday season.
Some of these tree lighting celebrations are regional; others are hyper-local.
Many incorporate a visit from Santa.
You’ll also find live entertainment, free cocoa, caroling, outdoor movies, holiday markets — and even drone light shows and fireworks.
Here’s a roundup of some of the best spots to kick off the season.
We hope you’ll find one near you!
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- Holiday markets around metro Atlanta
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- Free photos with Santa for pets and people
- Where to get Christmas dinner to go
2025 Tree Lighting Celebrations
We may still find a few events to add, so feel free to check back.
And let us know if we’ve missed your community’s event, if there’s still time to add it.
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