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Fri 11
Glowing holiday string lights

The First Light: Tree Lighting Ceremony

December 11 & 18 | Harborside Marina | 5–9 PM

Event Info

  Upcoming date: Friday December 11, 2026

  5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

All upcoming dates:

  • Friday December 11, 2026
    5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Friday December 18, 2026
    5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Celebrate the magic of the season at The First Light, a festive evening filled with holiday cheer along the waterfront. Gather with family and friends for an enchanting tree-lighting countdown at sunset, a special visit with Santa, and an evening of live music, holiday crafts, and cozy cups of hot cocoa. After the tree lights up the night, capture a memorable holiday photo with Santa and make a new South Seas tradition.

Event Highlights

  • Holiday tree-lighting countdown at sunset
  • Santa meet-and-greet beginning at 6 PM
  • Santa's reading of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas at 7 PM
  • Holiday crafts and festive tented activities
  • Hot cocoa
  • Live music
  • Photos with Santa following the tree lighting