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The City of Marietta's Annual Christmas Tree Lighting returns!! Let's kick off this holiday season with Santa's arrival to the square. The fun begins at 4PM with performances by local school and church choirs, then Santa makes his Grand Entrance to help the Mayor and the City of Marietta light the tree!
Local Choir Performances: Throughout the night
Santa Letter Writing Stations : Throughout the night.
Ugly Holiday Sweater Walking Parade : 4:45pm
**Santa's Arrival: 5:15pm**
Tree Lighting Ceremony: 6:00pm
Festival of Trees Announcement : 6:05
Don your ugliest of Holiday sweater (family appropriate) and join Santa in his parade to the Square! Applications will be available online HERE Ugly Sweater Walking Parade!! *New This Year* *New This Year* starting September 1st, 2022.
Downloadable Application available. Please mail to:
City of Marietta Parks and Recreation
Attention: Special Events
PO Box 609
Marietta GA 30060
Or email to Specialevents@mariettaga.gov
This is a no-motorized vehicle parade. Please review the rules and regulations. Deadline for applications will be November 11, 2022 at 5:00PM
Meet some of Santa's elves and watch as your letter gets put straight in to the hands of the Big Man himself! Letter writing stations will be up throughout the park for individuals who want to send their wishes to Santa.
This year, ClifKid ZBars will be the featured give away at each letter station! Thank you CLIF Bar!
Come and see the amazing trees decorated by local schools and organizations to celebrate the Holiday Season! Check out Winter Wonderland's website for more information about meeting Santa Clause!
The City of Marietta is grateful to any group, club, organization, business or individual that wishes to volunteer their time to help the Special Events division put on the best events possible. If you are interested in volunteering for our events, please fill out our volunteer form. A representative of the team will contact you with more information!
*All individuals who directly interact with minors (under age 18) are required to consent to a criminal bakcground check prior to working their first event*