You’re invited for festivities and fun in Historic Downtown Loveland! Kick off the holiday season with the annual tree lighting. This is a FREE, family friendly event with holiday activities for all ages.

Mayor Kathy Bailey and local celebrity Julie O’Neill will flip the switch to light the city’s Christmas tree, a pine standing more than 60 feet tall along the Bike Trail. Approximately 2,500 lights and 250 ornaments will adorn the tree, which will remain lit through the holiday season.

Immediately following the tree lighting ceremony, a holiday themed drone show by Rozzi’s Fireworks will cap off the evening. Enjoy 100 drones synced to music for a spectacular, one-of-a-kind experience!

Activities

• Entertainment around town featuring a full lineup of stage performers (see below) and the Loveland High School Jazz Band at City Hall
• Winter Holiday Market
• Kids’ Crafts & Activities
• Christmas Train
• Character Meet & Greet
• Photo Op Spots
• Glassblowing Demonstrations
• Commemorative Ornament for sale
• Visit with Mrs. Claus – Montgomery Cyclery
• Gingerbread House Contest (On display 4-8 PM) – City Hall
• Christmas Tree Contest – Jackson Street Market
• Food Trucks featuring MamaBear’s Mac, The Chili Hut, Donut NV & Servatti
• S’mores Station with Activation Ministries (5-7 PM) – Patio in front of City Hall
• Tree Lighting Ceremony (7:45 PM)
• Holiday Drone Show (8 PM)

Stage Schedule

• 4-6 PM — American Idol contestant Michael Williams and Band
• 6-7 PM — Clermont Chorale
• 7-8 PM — Anita and The Daves
• 7:45 PM — Tree Lighting Ceremony with Santa

Download Event Poster (PDF)

Presented by the City of Loveland and the Loveland-Symmes Firefighters Association