Tree Lighting in Monroe
- When: Saturday, November 21, 2026, 6:00 pm
- Location: Historic Downtown Monroe, Monroe, NC, 28112
- Cost: Free
Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony begins at 6 p.m., with the tree itself lighting up at 7 p.m. Come early, soak up the atmosphere, and watch downtown light up for the season.
- Website: www.monroenc.org
- Contact Phone: 704-282-4500
- Category: Holiday Events
For 2026, the City is bringing the Christmas Tree Lighting and the Monroe Christmas Parade together into one festive weekend, giving families two reasons to head downtown and kick off the holidays. Whether you come for one or both, it's shaping up to be the most festive weekend of the year in Monroe.
The tree lighting moved to Saturday this year specifically to make this the first Christmas in Monroe weekend celebration, so mark both dates and come join us in Monroe!
Want to be in the parade? Registration is open now for businesses, churches, schools, clubs, and community groups. Spots are limited and filling first come, first served. Find rules and registration at www.monroenc.org/paraderules.
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