Holiday Tree Lighting and Carmel Plaza Christmas Party

The annual City Holiday Tree Lighting and Carmel Plaza Holiday Party will be held on Friday, Dec. 4, 2015.

The City Holiday Tree Lighting starts at 4:30 p.m. in Devendorf Park, on Ocean and Junipero Avenues, where the Monterey Fire Department will deliver Santa Claus. City Tree Lighting Entertainment starts at 3:30 p.m., and Mayor Jason Burnett will light the tree at approximately 5:45 p.m. Rain or Shine!!!

The City festivities at Devendorf Park include performances by the Carmel Middle School Chorus, Junipero Serra School Kids, Jacqui Hope, Kendra Calhoun, and Myles Williams, and Stephen Moorer will recite “Twas the Night Before Christmas,” refreshments will be provided by the Monterey Bay Area Chapter of the American Red Cross and Sunset Center will provide Candy Canes for Santa to pass out.

Immediately following the tree lighting the Carmel Plaza located on Ocean between Junipero and Mission will also host their annual open house until 7 p.m., offering refreshments and entertainment.

Please join us in celebrating the 2015 Holiday Season!!