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community tree lighting at Esther Short Park in the evening

Community Tree Lighting

Friday, November 28, 2025
3:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Add to Calendar Friday, November 28, 2025 3:00 pm Friday, November 28, 2025 3:00 pm America/Los_Angeles Community Tree Lighting Join Vancouver Rotary Club for a festive Community Tree Lighting Ceremony with live music, carriage rides, holiday treats and more. Santa and Mrs. Claus will make their way to Vancouver on a tugboat, escorted by a flotilla of Columbia River Christmas ships and arrive at the AC Marriott at 5 p.m. At 5:30 p.m., a parade of decorated vehicles will transport them to Esther Short Park, where everyone is invited to enjoy music, entertainment, family photos and refreshments along West Sixth Street. The excitement peaks when the holiday tree is lit at 6 p.m. to officially ring in the holiday… Esther Short Park

Event Dates

Esther Short Park
605 Esther St. Vancouver WA

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Join Vancouver Rotary Club for a festive Community Tree Lighting Ceremony with live music, carriage rides, holiday treats and more. Santa and Mrs. Claus will make their way to Vancouver on a tugboat, escorted by a flotilla of Columbia River Christmas ships and arrive at the AC Marriott at 5 p.m. At 5:30 p.m., a parade of decorated vehicles will transport them to Esther Short Park, where everyone is invited to enjoy music, entertainment, family photos and refreshments along West Sixth Street. The excitement peaks when the holiday tree is lit at 6 p.m. to officially ring in the holiday season. Music, photos and carriage rides will continue until 7:30 p.m. The warm glow of holiday lights will continue to fill Esther Short Park until New Year’s Day thanks to generous community sponsors.

Full Schedule of Activities

Want to fit in some holiday shopping? Explore local, handmade gifts at the Vancouver Holiday Market from 3 to 8 p.m. in the Hilton Hotel, hosted by Vancouver Farmers Market.