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Downtown Evanston Holiday Light Celebration

Name: Downtown Evanston Holiday Light Celebration
Start: 2026-12-05
Location: Fountain Square, Downtown Evanston

Saturday, December 5, 2026

Fountain Square, Downtown Evanston · Chicago

Cultural

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Free annual tree lighting with local officials, Santa and Mrs. Claus, and holiday music by local singing groups. Tree lighting about 5pm; Santa photo ops follow. Starts 4:30 PM.

Downtown Evanston Holiday Light Celebration is a cultural event at Fountain Square, Downtown Evanston in the Chicago area, scheduled on Saturday, December 5, 2026. Event Beast lists it with the date, venue and a link to the official page so you can decide whether it belongs in your plans.

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Event facts

Event: Downtown Evanston Holiday Light Celebration
Date: Saturday, December 5, 2026
Venue: Fountain Square, Downtown Evanston
Area: Chicago
Category: Cultural

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When is Downtown Evanston Holiday Light Celebration?

Saturday, December 5, 2026. Check the official page for door and start times, which can change.

Where is it?

Fountain Square, Downtown Evanston, in the Chicago area.

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