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Rittenhouse Holiday Tree Lighting

Friday, December 5 at 2:00 PM·2:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.·Rittenhouse

Rittenhouse Holiday Tree Lighting

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Fri, Dec 5 at 2pm – 6:30pm

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, d...

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