CLEVELAND — The holiday season will be here before you know it, and Downtown Cleveland has announced how it will kick off its Christmas festivities.
Downtown Cleveland, Inc. will hold its annual WinterLand Tree Lighting Festival in Public Square on Saturday, Nov. 30.
The event will bring fireworks, food trucks and live performances to visitors under the dazzling holiday lights.
“WinterLand is more than just a tree lighting; it’s a staple in thousands of Clevelanders’ holiday traditions for nearly 40 years,” said Michael Deemer, President and CEO of Downtown Cleveland. “Each year, we look forward to welcoming the community to the heart of our city for this joyous occasion that fills every corner of downtown with holiday spirit and excitement.”
- 3 p.m. – Food trucks, DJ, face painting, ice skating and holiday wreath toss
- 4 p.m. – SHOUT! Band
- 4:30 p.m. – Ice skating show followed by Skate with the Stars
- 5 p.m. – Pop Fusion Dance Party
- 5:30 p.m. – Cleveland All-City Musical
- 6 p.m. – Tree Lighting Ceremony
- Fireworks Spectacular immediately following Tree Lighting Ceremony
Partner events schedule
- 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. – Cleveland Public Library Merry Maker Fest
- 10 a.m.-7 p.m. – 5th Street Arcade Maker Market
- 12 p.m.-7 p.m. – WinterLand at Tower City
- 1:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. – A Christmas Carol
In addition, Downtown Cleveland, Inc. is holding a raffle that will give participants a chance to win tickets to holiday shows, including Pentatoonix and Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Anyone interested in entering the raffle can donate HERE.
More information on the event can be found HERE.
