November 20 2026, 5:30pm
Alton Community Tree Lighting
Alton Community Tree Lighting100 Market St.
Alton, Illinois 62002
Alton Community Tree Lighting
Kick off the holiday season with the 33rd annual Alton Community Tree Lighting in Lincoln-Douglas Square.
The evening begins at 6 p.m. with the arrival of the man of the hour, Santa Claus, bringing holiday cheer to the square. Enjoy festive caroling, cookies, and hot cocoa as the celebration continues until 6:45 p.m., when Mayor David Goins lights the community tree for all to enjoy. The beautiful tree is provided by the Alton-Godfrey Rotary Club.
Be sure to find Santa and other holiday characters for photos, join in a song or two, and enjoy one of the season’s first festive celebrations with family and friends. It will be sure to put you in holiday spirit!