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Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration & Ceremony at 50th & France

November 26, 2021 @ 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM CST

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One event on November 27, 2021 at 12:00 PM

Free
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Join 50th & France for the official kick-off of the holiday season with the Tree Lighting Celebration and Ceremony on Friday, November 26th from 3-6pm. The fun continues for “Shop Small Saturday” on November 27th from 12-4pm!
Enjoy chorale and dance performances, caroling, horse-drawn trolley rides, delicious roasted nuts, and hot beverages as part of your holiday shopping experience. And it wouldn’t be a celebration without the jolly ol’ fella himself, Santa Claus!
They are excited to welcome city dignitaries who will take part in a brief program at 4:30 pm and then…the Holiday Tree will be illuminated for all to admire.
Friday, November 26th:
Winter Wonderland Windows Grand Reveal + Voting | Around 50th & France
Cinnamon Roasted Nuts on the Plaza (for purchase) | 11am-6pm
Edina HS Choir Carolling | 3-4:30pm | Around 50th & France
Horse Drawn Trolley Rides | 3-6pm
Hot Cocoa + Coffee on the Plaza | 3-6pm
Retailer Pop-Ups on the Plaza | 1-3pm
Visit with Santa on the Plaza | 3:30-6:00pm
Platinum Dance Performance | 4:00pm | Plaza at Nolan Mains
Tree Lighting Ceremony | 4:30pm (in front of At Home & Co.)
Basses Wild Acapella Performance | 5:00pm | In front of the tree
Saturday, November 27th:
Winter Wonderland Windows Grand Reveal + Voting | Around 50th & France
Cinnamon Roasted Nuts on the Plaza(for purchase) | 11am-6pm
Edina Coffee Roasters | 11am-3pm | Plaza at Nolan Mains
PRIMA Ballet Nutcracker Performance | 12 & 12:30pm |Plaza at Nolan Mains
Edina Chorale Performance | 1-3pm | Around 50th & France
Horsedrawn Trolley Rides | 1-3pm
Retailer Pop-Ups on the Plaza | 1-3pm
PRIMA Ballet Nutcracker Performance | 3pm & 3:30pm | Plaza at Nolan Mains

Details

Date:
November 26, 2021
Time:
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
CST
Cost:
Free
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Website:
https://www.facebook.com/events/275815491087834/

Organizer

50th & France
Phone:
(952) 922-1524
Email:
info@50thandfrance.com
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Venue

50th & France
50th & France
Edina, MN 55424
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Phone:
(952) 922-1524
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