City of Waterbury Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

🎄✨ Waterbury, it's time to get into the holiday spirit! 🎅🎁

Join the City of Waterbury and the Arts and Tourism Commission for our annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on the Waterbury Green!

📅 Saturday, November 28, 2026

📍 The Waterbury Green - 1 West Main Street

🕔 Festivities Begin: 5:00 PM

🎄 Tree Lighting: 6:00 PM

Bring the whole family for a magical evening filled with holiday cheer!

🚎 Holiday Trolley Rides

🎅 Meet Santa

🎶 Christmas Carols & Live Music

☕ Hot Chocolate & Popcorn Balls

🍪 Holiday Snacks from the Neighborhood Council

🍭 Candy Cane Lane by UNICO National of Waterbury

🎵 Enjoy performances by the John Mobilio Holiday Quartet, Waterbury Valley Chordsmen, and PAL Choir, with Bob Burns from the Mattatuck Museum serving as our MC!

🌭 GIVE BACK & GET A FREE HOT DOG! Bring a non-perishable food item to donate and receive a FREE Frankie's Got Dog! (Limit one hot dog per person.)

❤️ Gather your family and friends as we light up the Waterbury Green and kick off the most wonderful time of the year!