Your 2022 Guide to Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremonies in Philly

Your 2022 Guide to Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremonies in Philly

Northern Liberties | November 29th

Taking a page right from the arctic, the city’s most fantastical igloos are popping up one by one, on Philadelphia’s Restaurant Row in Northern Liberties. Glu Hospitality presents their award-winning igloo experience to take dining under the stars to a new level – each coming with heat, clear views of the nighttime skies, full table service and more insulation for the heat. They seat between four and six people, and they give a full view of the Northern Liberties sidewalk scene. Glu is also building a giant outdoor Christmas bar and enclosing the entire outdoor covered cocktail garden and adding gorgeous outdoor heaters. Additionally, Glu is hosting and purchased the Northern Liberties Christmas Tree – which will debut on Tuesday, November 29th, at 6:00pm, and feature a giant tree next to the Igloos and the Figo Pizzeria, giving Igloo diners the most festive views in Northern Liberties. The Igloos will also host the grand return of the Ice Queen and the Northern Liberties Princess Brunch, on Saturdays, December 10 and 17, 2022, and Brunch with Santa on Sunday, December 18, 2022. Countdown to Noon with Cinderella returns on New Year’s Eve Day – free this year, and included with brunch reservations.

Old City | November 30th

The sixth annual Historic Holidays in Old City Tree Lighting presented by Citizens will take place on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 6:00pm at the Betsy Ross House courtyard, 239 Arch Street. The celebration will feature musical and dance performances, special guests, and a holiday tree designed by Old City’s Petit Jardin en Ville, a Parisian Florist and Garden Designer. The Tree Lighting will also be streamed via Old City District’s Facebook page.

December 1st | East Passyunk

East Passyunk Avenue’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held at The Singing Fountain (East Passyunk Avenue and Tasker Street) on Thursday, December 1 from 5 – 7pm. This annual kickoff to the holidays brings together a crowd of locals and visitors of all ages to witness the tree lighting ceremony while taking in the celebratory sounds of Coppin Middle School HOME Band. In addition to the excitement of the ceremony, the massive tree is adorned with vibrant LED lights, aimed to colorfully visualize the joyous sounds of holiday music within the surrounding area.

Center City | December 1st

This year’s holiday tree is a 57-year-old Abie Concolor/White Fir from L.R. Stutzman & Sons, LLC, Division of Yule Tree Farms in Hornell, NY. Located on the Wawa Holiday Plaza on the north side of City Hall at North Broad Street and John F. Kennedy Boulevard, the tree stands approximately 55 feet tall – 10 feet taller than last year’s tree.  The tree lighting will take place Thursday, December 1st at 7 pm and tt will be up through New Year’s Day.