Rittenhouse Holiday Tree Lighting - Philadelphia Event
Rittenhouse Holiday Tree Lighting
Friday, December 5 at 2:00 PM·2:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.·Rittenhouse·Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Description
The beloved Rittenhouse Holiday Tree Lighting returns with its largest celebration yet. The afternoon begins at 2:00 PM with hands-on crafts for families and children around the park. Starting at 3:00 PM, visitors can enjoy giveaways and seasonal programming leading up to the evening illumination. The iconic Rittenhouse Square tree becomes the centerpiece of the neighborhood’s winter atmosphere, drawing thousands of residents and visitors each year. The event continues a long-standing Center Cit...
Times
Rittenhouse Holiday Tree Lighting starts at 2:00 p.m. and ends at 6:30 p.m.
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