Holiday Promenade & Tree Lighting Ceremony

 

Friday, December 5, 2025
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Claremont Village & Depot
200 W 1st St
Claremont, CA 91711

Free Admission

The City of Claremont, in partnership with event sponsor Claremont Village Marketing Group, is excited to present the Holiday Promenade and Tree Lighting Ceremony! This festive celebration will take place in Claremont Village on Friday, December 5, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with the Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6:00 p.m. at the Depot.

During the event, participating Village businesses—known as Cheer Stops—will offer free holiday treats and special deals. Look for businesses displaying inflatable candy canes and a special poster to identify participating locations. Maps of all Cheer Stop locations will be available at City Hall and at the City of Claremont booth at the Depot.

Entertainment this year includes performances by Upstream, the Music Men, holiday carolers, live reindeer, and a visit from Santa. Parents are encouraged to bring a camera to capture a memorable photo of their children with Santa outside City Hall from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The online registration is no longer available for reindeer photo sessions, but there will be a standby line for guests without reservations. The reindeer will be available for photos from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with a scheduled break from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Traffic Alert: Eastbound First Street will be closed between Harvard Avenue and Yale Avenue from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.