Mayor Freddie O’Connell is inviting all Nashvillians to the 24th lighting of the grand Christmas tree in Public Square Park on Friday, December 1 at 5:30 p.m.
The annual lighting ceremony will feature performances by the Andrew Jackson Elementary School choir as well as singer and actress Grace Leer (from Hallmark’s Time for Her to Come Home for Christmas).
Local mascots Gnash, T-Rac, Booster, Sheruff and Socket will join emcee Brenda Wynn to celebrate the harbinger of the holiday season and the unveiling of the 5,500 multicolored lights that adorn the tree.
Annual City Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Event Information
David and Sherry Caldwell donated the massive Norway Spruce tree which has lived in their yard for the past two decades. The tree is approximately 30 feet tall.
Mayor O’Connell is encouraging Nashvillians to bring an unwrapped toy for the Metro Nashville Police Department’s Christmas Basket Program, which is a 60-year tradition of officers delivering food baskets and toys to Nashville families on Christmas Eve. Boxes will be on site for Nashvillians to drop off toys at the event.
For easy access to Public Square Park, the public can park in Public Square Garage under the Historic Courthouse.
The event will conclude shortly after 6:00 p.m.
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