2025 Portland Tree Lighting Ceremony

There is something magical about a tree covered in mesmerizing lights and charming decorations. It is even more impressive when the tree stands at 75 feet tall. Ring in the season at the Portland Tree Lighting Ceremony.

On the day after Thanksgiving, Portlanders are invited to kick off  the holiday season with good tidings and cheer. The annual tree lighting ceremony celebrates the illumination of the city’s centerpiece.

This beloved annual tradition brings together locals and visitors alike to kick off the holiday season in the heart of downtown Portland. The ceremony marks the start of Portland’s holiday festivities and fills the air with the magic of the season.

Here are the details about the 2025 event. 

2025 Portland Tree Lighting Ceremony

The 41st annual Portland Tree Lighting Ceremony lights up downtown Friday, November 28, 2025, from 5:30-6:45 p.m. at Pioneer Courthouse Square.

At the event, Thomas Lauderdale from Pink Martini leads the sing-along with local musicians and chorale singers.

The chorus of voices from performers and the crowd lead up to the big moment. Santa Claus flips the switch lighting the 75-foot Douglas fir illuminated with nearly 10,000 colorful lights.

Pioneer Courthouse Square is at 701 SW 6th Ave. in Portland. For more information and to download the songbook, visit Pioneer Courthouse Square’s website. 

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