This year, viewers are encouraged to come out and be a part of one of the city’s most beloved holiday traditions in-person. The full event will also be exclusively broadcast live on 6abc. The in-person tree lighting ceremony, produced by the Office of City Representative, will feature performances by Philly-based artists and Disney’s premier a cappella singing sensation, DCappella.
Beginning at 5:00 p.m., guests can enjoy giveaways from generous sponsors, including Bank of America, Wawa, NRG, Primark, HERSHEY’S CHOCOLATE WORLD, Boston Market, Tastykake, and Books in Homes.
Then, beginning at 7:00 p.m., watch as dozens of hand-designed and painted ornaments and 5,000 linear feet of multi-color LED lights come to life on the 45-foot, 40-year-old tree. This year, The VISIT PHILADELPHIA Holiday Tree powered by NRG will have:
- A 7 feet tall custom-fabricated steel tree base represents a connection of Philadelphia’s neighborhoods from Chinatown to Fishtown. The decorative pedestal showcases artful silhouette images of Philadelphia’s famous skyline and icons such as Independence Hall, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and the Benjamin Franklin Bridge.
- A soundtrack accompanying the illuminated tree base features a mix of holiday classics and modern tunes, as well as seasonal messages of hope and joy from sponsors and City of Philadelphia leadership.
