# Tank & Tree Lighting — Crown Point

> Event for families in the Chicago–Naperville–Elgin area (IL / IN). Times are Central Time.

- When: Fri, Nov 27 · 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
- Where: Historic Lake County Courthouse (east side steps), 1 Courthouse Square, Crown Point, IN 46307
- Ages: All ages
- Price: Check official pricing
- Organizer: City of Crown Point (PACE Department)
- Official page: https://www.crownpoint.in.gov/399/Winter-Festivities
- Last checked: Tue, Oct 27

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## About

Mayor Peter Land and the City of Crown Point open the holiday season downtown with two back-to-back lighting ceremonies on the evening after Thanksgiving. The Tank Lighting comes first, at the intersection of Goldsborough and Main streets, and the Tree Lighting follows half an hour later on the east-side steps of the historic Lake County Courthouse on the courthouse square. The two ceremonies take about an hour and a half together. The next morning Santa flies into Pointe Plaza by sheriff's helicopter for the Santa Parade, and weekend Photos with Santa begin in the courthouse lower level. The city's page lists no tickets, registration or fee.

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