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a large lit Christmas tree outside Albany City Hall
a large lit Christmas tree

2024 City of Albany Tree Lighting

The annual City of Albany Tree Lighting will be held at Academy Park on December 5, 2024. The event starts at 5pm and all are encouraged to attend!

When and where

Date and time

Thursday, Dec 5, 2024
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Address

Academy Park, 24 Eagle Street Albany, NY 12207

Cost

FREE ADMISSION

Hosted By

About this event

Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan will host a tree lighting ceremony in honor of the holiday season at Academy Park on Thursday, December 5th from 5pm - 7pm.

The ceremony kicks off with refreshments from Cider Belly Donuts, La Empanada Llama and Albany High School Abrookin Center Culinary. Enjoy photo opps and live performances by Albany High School's Albanettes and Troubadours.

Make sure you take home one of our free take home craft bags filled with goodies for all ages.

Representatives from local organizations will be on-hand with information on their programs and upcoming events.

Join us as Mayor Sheehan, Albany Tulip Court and city officials light the tree! Follow us on @AlbanyNYevents for more information.


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Event times and information subject to change and not guaranteed.