Lightin' Up & City of Kenosha Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

About this event

The City of Kenosha – in partnership with the Lakeshore Business Improvement District, Visit Kenosha, and many generous sponsors – presents one of its most cherished local holiday traditions: the annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Lightin' Up celebration in Downtown Kenosha. This festive event marks the official start of the holiday season in Kenosha. Downtown Kenosha will transform into a winter wonderland, with streets lined in twinkling lights, festive decorations adorning lamp posts, and local businesses showcasing creative holiday displays in their windows. Enjoy a stroll the beautifully decorated streets, take in the holiday atmosphere, and get a start on your holiday shopping. Lightin' Up is held the day after Thanksgiving each year. Local businesses and organizations in Downtown Kenosha invite you to start your holidays here with a street market and vendor fair beginning at 2pm, followed by stage performances, a drone show, a visit from Santa, and the tree lighting. Schedule of Events 2:00 pm Holiday Street Market Opens 4:00 pm Pre-Show Dance 4:30 pm City of Kenosha Tree Lighting Ceremony 5:45 pm Drone Show 5:55 pm Christmas Tree Lights and festivities continue through downtown Entertainment details to come. Schedule is subject to change. Learn more at VisitKenosha.com/LightinUp

From Visit Kenosha