ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta will host its annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony from 5 to 9 p.m. Nov. 18 in downtown.
The event is free.
City staff will light a 50-foot Christmas tree donated by Evans General Contractors. The ceremony will also feature music, singalongs, excerpts from “The Nutcracker” performed by the Metropolitan Ballet Theatre and a visit from Santa Claus.
The gathering will kick off the city’s Holiday Food Drive for North Fulton Community Charities. The drive runs through Dec. 18.
Guests can bring non-perishable foodstuffs to the pantry in exchange for a jingle bell bracelet at the tree lighting.
Those interested can place donated items on any of the four wooden trees downtown. More information and locations for donations can be found here.
“The Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is one of Alpharetta’s most cherished traditions, and it brings me great joy to see our community come together to create lasting memories and share the spirit of peace, hope and love that is at the heart of the holiday season,” Mayor Jim Gilvin said.
Staff encourages guests to arrive early for the best viewing spots and to bring portable chairs.
Parking is available at the city decks at 2 Park Plaza and 92 Milton Ave.
— Shelby Israel
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