# Providence City Hall Tree Lighting 2026

> Event for families in the Providence–Warwick area (RI / MA). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Sat, Dec 5
- Where: Providence City Hall, 25 Dorrance St, Providence, RI 02903
- Ages: Families / all ages
- Price: Admission price not stated on the official festival page.
- Organizer: City of Providence / Providence Tourism Council
- Official page: https://www.pvdholidayfest.org/
- Last checked: Sun, Nov 1

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## About

Downtown tree-lighting celebration with community choirs, a Santa parade through falling snow, live bands, family activities, food trucks and an ice-skating DJ party.

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