Surrey Tree Lighting Festival 2024

Surrey Tree Lighting Festival and Holiday Market 2024: An Enchanting Holiday Experience

The Surrey Tree Lighting Festival and Holiday Market returns on November 23 and 24, 2024, at Surrey Civic Plaza. This free, family-friendly event promises to dazzle with its festive entertainment, twinkling light displays, holiday food trucks, and artisan market. From Surrey’s iconic 60-foot Christmas tree to interactive light tunnels and live performances across multiple stages, this event is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season.

Event Highlights

• Surrey’s 60-Foot Christmas Tree: The star of the show, Surrey’s 60-foot Christmas tree, adorned with giant ornaments, festive lights, and a stunning star tree-topper, will be lit during the Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, November 23, at 6:30 PM. The tree will stay illuminated throughout the festival and remain lit until early January 2024.
• Unite for Light: On Sunday, November 24, help the Snow Sisters keep Surrey’s Christmas tree shining bright as they face off against a green and grumpy visitor who plans to turn off the lights and spoil the holiday season. Join in the fun and unite to save the festivities!

• Sparkling Light Tunnel: Wander through a magical light tunnel and admire over 500 feet of waterfall lights, perfect for capturing memorable photos. With festive light displays and décor at every turn, the festival offers a captivating visual experience for all ages.
• Enchanted Eats on Enchanted Boulevard: Follow your nose to Enchanted Boulevard and enjoy delicious bites from a variety of local food trucks offering holiday snacks and treats.

Festival Stages & Entertainment

Snowflake Stage: Located on Surrey Civic Plaza, the Snowflake Stage is the main stage of the festival, featuring local bands, choirs, holiday classics, and the highly anticipated Tree Lighting Ceremony with the Mayor and Council.

• Day 1 Performances:
  • 12:00 – 12:40 PM: Westcoast Harmony Chorus
  • 12:50 – 1:00 PM: Indigenous Welcome with Kwantlen First Nation
  • 1:00 – 1:40 PM: Murray Porter
  • 2:00 – 2:40 PM: Kara-Kata Afrobeat Group
  • 3:00 – 3:40 PM: Beauty Shop Dolls
  • 4:00 – 4:40 PM: Josh Bogert
  • 5:00 – 5:40 PM: Michael Buble Tribute with Dane Warren
  • 5:55 – 6:35 PM: Tree Lighting Ceremony featuring Mayor & Council
  • 7:00 – 8:00 PM: Warren Dean Flandez
• Day 2 Performances:
  • 12:00 – 12:40 PM: Los Parranderos de Vancouver
  • 1:00 – 1:40 PM: YVR Pop Choir
  • 2:00 – 2:40 PM: Darren Harry & James Buddy Rogers
  • 3:00 – 3:40 PM: Pat Chessell and Friends
  • 4:00 – 4:40 PM: Phat Santa Swing!
  • 5:00 – 5:40 PM: Glisha
  • 6:00 – 6:40 PM: Merry & Bright
  • 7:00 – 7:15 PM: Unite for Light with special guests
  • 7:15 – 8:00 PM: Holiday Dance Hits with DJ Marvel

• 

Candy Cane Dance Tent (Presented by ML Emporio): Show off your best moves with dance battles, DJ sets, and interactive dance workshops throughout the day.

• Day 1:
  • 12:00 – 2:00 PM: DJ Miko.so
  • 2:00 – 2:30 PM: Higher Ground Dance Battle
  • 2:30 – 3:00 PM: Rangla Punjab Arts Academy
  • 3:00 – 3:30 PM: Panorama Youth Company
  • 3:30 – 4:00 PM: Metis Jigging Workshop
  • 6:30 – 8:00 PM: DJ Takeover
• Day 2:
  • 12:00 – 2:00 PM: DJ J’aded
  • 3:00 – 3:30 PM: Brazilian Swag
  • 4:30 – 4:50 PM: The Wee Drams
  • 6:30 – 8:00 PM: DJ Swayzee

North Pole Stage: Tailored for kids, this stage offers magic shows, holiday character performances, and a rendition of The Nutcracker by the Fraser Valley Academy of Dance.

Grand Staircase – City Centre Library: Enjoy festive music from choirs and musicians as they perform holiday classics from the iconic staircase.

Enchanted Eats: Food Trucks on Enchanted Boulevard

Indulge in a variety of holiday snacks and treats from local food vendors:

• Taco N Todo (V, VE, GF): Authentic Mexican food
• Kettle Corn (V, VE, GF): Freshly popped kettle corn
• Insomniac Coffee Co. (V, VE, GF): Coffee and hot chocolate
• Twister Express Potato (V, VE, GF): Crispy spiral potatoes
• B & B Burgers (V, GF): Burgers, fries, and poutine
• Gary’s Kettle Corn (V, VE, GF): Small-batch kettle corn
• Kyu Grill (V): Japanese Hawaiian fusion
• Little Devils Pizza (V): Neapolitan pizza
• Reel Mac & Cheese (V): Gourmet mac and cheese
• Chickpea (V, VE, GF): Mediterranean vegetarian comfort food
• Little Oo Mini Donuts (V): Fresh mini donuts
• Moms Grilled Cheese (V): Gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches

(V = Vegetarian, VE = Vegan, GF = Gluten-Free)

Additional Festival Features

• Interactive Light Installations: Wander through magical light displays and holiday decor, perfect for family photos.
• Giveaways: Enjoy free admission and participate in contests for a chance to win exciting holiday prizes.

Bring your family and friends to experience the magic of Surrey’s largest holiday celebration. With dazzling light displays, festive entertainment, and a market full of local treasures, there’s something for everyone at the Surrey Tree Lighting Festival.

For more information and event updates, visit the official Surrey Tree Lighting Festival website.