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Raleigh Tree Lighting and Holiday Market presented by Publix

Friday, November 21st | 5:30-8pm (Arrive by 6:15pm to catch the lighting)

Moore Square, Downtown Raleigh

Kick-off the holiday season at our 17th Annual Tree Lighting and Holiday Market presented by Publix—this year, in a new location!

Watch as the Raleigh Christmas Tree comes to light, get free pictures with Santa Claus, shop for presents at the local vendor market, enjoy festive performances by local artists, and so much more all in downtown's historic Moore Square park.

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Food & Drink Vendors

  • Lucky Tree
  • Curry in a Hurry
  • BareBakedPizza
  • Shawerma Bowl
  • Hollywood Taco Shop
  • Sugar Euphoria
  • The Yard Milkshake Bar
  • The Kupkake Fairy
  • Killjoy
  • Wye Hill Brewing
  • The Raleigh Wine Shop

Retail Vendors 

  • Social Status
  • BLNK SPCE Designs
  • Mindful Merchant
  • Lotus, Sage and Tea
  • Mind Body & Scents, LLC
  • WEAREVERS
  • OXHIP Studio
  • Ex’s And Oh’s Studio
  • Izella’s Fairy Hair and More
  • Dell’s Temple
  • Beetle Hollow
  • Kanon's Wix
  • One for All Thrift
  • Blackbird Books and Coffee
  • Videri Chocolate Factory
  • Designed by Rusty
  • The Burrow
  • NASHONA
  • Art by SRG
  • Bricks & Minifigs Downtown Raleigh
  • Sugar Euphoria

Live Performances

  • Al Strong
  • 22 Strings
  • Sleigh Bells 
  • Moore Square Middle

Community Partners On-Site

  • Carolina Ballet
  • North Carolina Football Club & NC Courage
  • Raleigh Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources
  • The Express Library on Fayetteville Street
  • Marbles Kids Museum

Know Before You Go

There is ample bike and scooter parking available around Moore Square. Most GoRaleigh routes stop at the GoRaleigh Station, located right next to Moore Square, making it easy to arrive by bus.

If you’re driving, nearby parking options can be found here. The closest 2-hour, free-parking-eligible decks are Moore Square Deck (223 S. Wilmington Street) and Wilmington Street Station Deck (117 S. Wilmington Street), both just a short walk away. Arrive after 5pm and park for free all evening.

If you're interested in sponsoring the Tree Lighting, please email IleanaRodriguez@downtownraleigh.org.

 

Thank you to our event sponsors!

 

 

This year's Downtown Raleigh Tree Lighting is included in the City of Raleigh's Raleigh for the Holidays celebration. Find out more at raleigh.gov/holidays.