Monument Square Tree Lighting
Join us Friday, November 28 for the enchantment of the Monument Square Tree Lighting!
Join us for Portland’s premier holiday event on November 28, 2025, from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM at Monument Square, Downtown Portland, Maine. This festive celebration is filled with joy and excitement for the whole family!
Schedule of Events
Buddy the Elf Meet & Greet! Snap photos with Buddy and his Elf friends!
Elf: The Movie! Join us outdoors—dress for the weather and bring your own chair.
Traditional Ceremony Begins! Enjoy a live performance. Details to follow!
The Ceremonial Lighting of the Tree: Cheer on our ceremonial ‘Tree Lighters’ as they “pull the candy cane lever” to illuminate the tree in Monument Square!
Check our social channels for updates on this magical day in downtown Portland!
Discover the magic of downtown and the Holiday Window Display Contest as well as the enchanting Portland Winter City Lights.
Explore decorated window displays and more as you celebrate the season!
Presented by Hood® Eggnog! Thank you to our sponsor!
2023 Tree Lighting Recap
The 2023 event kicked off with an action-packed afternoon, starting with an outdoor Boston Bruins hockey game featuring Beacon, the mascot for the Maine Mariners! Following the game, families enjoyed an outdoor screening of Disney’s Frozen, with appearances by beloved princess characters. Attendees also snapped photos with the LLBean Bootmobile, savored free samples from Presenting Sponsor Hood Eggnog, admired ice carvings, and delighted in live music and dancing performances. It was a perfect day out for the whole family!
Help light up the holidays!
Learn how to get involved with the Tree Lighting as a participating business.
Are you interested in becoming a sponsor for a Portland Downtown event or another exciting program? We’d love to hear from you! Email us at info@portlandmaine.com with “Sponsor Interest” in the subject line. Share your business or organization’s sponsorship goals, and we’ll help match you with the perfect event or program! Here’s other ways your business can help light up the holidays this year:
- Offer a Special: A festive offer could help drive traffic to your business!
- Decorate Storefront: Deck out your storefront and join the Holiday Window Display Contest!
