Taller than Rockefeller: Vancouver's official Christmas Tree is being lit this month

Vancouver’s downtown core will be shining bright this holiday season thanks to the lighting of the city’s official Christmas tree.

This year’s giant tree towers 76-feet tall –which is four feet taller than New York City’s famed Rockefeller Centre Christmas tree. 

Vancouver’s tree will be lit on Friday, November 30 at Robson Square. There will also be live entertainment, music, free cookies and hot chocolate. And of course, Santa and his elves will be there too.

To get you excited for this festive celebration, here’s a throwback to last year’s tree:

 

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Vancouver Christmas Tree Lighting 2018

When: Friday, November 30, 2018

Time: 6 to 7 pm

Admission: Free

See also

• This is the final year for a much-loved Christmas display in North Vancouver
• Western Canada’s largest Christmas Store re-opens in Metro Vancouver
• Free skating at Robson Square Ice Rink officially returns next month