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SUMMARY:Community Tree Lighting at Esther Short Park
LOCATION:Esther Short Park\, 301 W 8th St.\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98660
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Vancouver turns festive on Friday\, November 27\, 202
 6\, when the Rotary Club of Vancouver presents the annual Community Tree L
 ighting at the Vancouver Waterfront and Esther Short Park. This free\, fam
 ily-friendly celebration is one of Vancouver’s signature holiday events an
 d a great way to welcome the season. Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive on the Co
 lumbia River\, a lighted vehicle parade rolls through downtown\, and the c
 ommunity gathers as the tree lights up at 6 p.m. Event Schedule Waterfront
  arrival: Head to the Vancouver Waterfront in the late afternoon to see Sa
 nta and Mrs. Claus sail in by tugboat\, escorted by a flotilla of Columbia
  River Christmas ships. This arrival honors the city’s riverfront roots an
 d sets the tone for the evening. Lighted vehicle parade: After greeting th
 e crowd at the Waterfront\, Santa and Mrs. Claus join a parade of decorate
 d vehicles that travels up to downtown and into Esther Short Park\, where 
 the main festivities continue. Tree lighting at 6:00 p.m.: The community g
 athers around the big holiday tree in Esther Short Park for the countdown.
  When Santa flips the switch\, the park comes alive with lights\, music\, 
 and photo ops. What You’ll Find at Esther Short Park Holiday Market at the
  Hilton Vancouver: Browse local\, handmade gifts and treats from 3 to 8 p.
 m. inside the Hilton\, adjacent to Esther Short Park. Live music and on-st
 age entertainment leading up to the lighting Carriage rides along 6th Stre
 et (arrive early\; they’re popular) Family photo stations\, including Sant
 a photos after the lighting Frozen: Anna/Elsa/Olaf character appearances f
 or kids and photos The official community tree lighting at 6 p.m. Cost: Fr
 ee and open to the public. Location & Parking Locations: Festivities take 
 place at two connected spots — the Vancouver Waterfront (for the tugboat/s
 hip arrival) and Esther Short Park\, 605 Esther St.\, Vancouver\, WA (for 
 the parade arrival\, music\, and tree lighting). Both are in downtown Vanc
 ouver and walkable. Parking: City lots around Esther Short Park open at or
  before 3 p.m.\; Rotary notes that a $5 parking donation is requested in s
 ome lots. Plan to arrive early for the closest spaces or consider rideshar
 e/transit due to the downtown location and holiday crowds. Do I Need Ticke
 ts? No — the Vancouver Community Tree Lighting is a free community event p
 resented by the Rotary Club of Vancouver. Just dress for the weather and s
 how up. Why You Won't Want to Miss This Event This is one of the most fest
 ive tree lightings in southwest Washington: river arrival\, lighted parade
 \, downtown setting\, and a park that stays beautifully lit through the se
 ason. Make It a Vancouver Holiday Night Before or after the lighting\, exp
 lore downtown restaurants\, grab hot drinks\, or stroll the Waterfront for
  more lights. You can find more seasonal events on our Vancouver WA events
  calendar.
URL:https://confluenceculture.events/events/community-tree-lighting-at-est
 her-short-park
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