Verified Christmas event · San Gabriel, CA
Holiday Tree Lighting 2026
San Gabriel's tree lighting at Plaza Park, with Santa photos, live performances and free samples from local restaurants. Free.
- Verified by the organizer
- Tue, Dec 1
- All ages
- Free
Santa photo sign-up is with the City of San Gabriel. Rally Takes the Train doesn't sell tickets or take a cut.
VerifiedHoliday Tree Lighting
Hosted by the City of San Gabriel.
- Tuesday, December 1, 20266 to 8:30 pm, lighting at 7 pm
- Plaza Park428 S Mission Dr, San Gabriel
- FreeSanta photos need pre-registration
- All agesOutdoors, in the evening
About this event
The City of San Gabriel lights its holiday tree at Plaza Park on Tuesday, December 1, 2026. The evening runs from 6 to 8:30 pm, and the tree lighting ceremony starts at 7 pm.
Kids can meet Santa and have their photo taken with him. Local community groups perform live, and the Taste of San Gabriel runs alongside, with restaurants from around the city handing out free samples of their dishes. Admission is free.
Parent tip: Pre-register for Santa photos before the night, and arrive before the 7 pm tree lighting.
What kids can do
On site
- Parking
- Free lot
- Setting
- Outdoors
- Language
- English
- Tickets
- None needed, free
- Santa photos
- Pre-registration required
- Verified
- By the organizer,
Date
- Tuesday, December 1, 20266 to 8:30 pm
The tree lighting ceremony is at 7 pm. The city does not publish times for the performances or Santa photos.
Prices
| Admission | Free |
|---|---|
| Taste of San Gabriel samples | Free |
Admission is free. The city says photos with Santa need pre-registration, so contact the City of San Gabriel to sign up before you go.
Where it is
- Plaza Park
428 S Mission Dr
San Gabriel, CA 91776
Directions to Plaza Park (opens in a new tab)
Plaza Park is outdoors on South Mission Drive. The city reports a free parking lot and public transit nearby, with accessible paths and seating and mostly paved, level ground.
Good to know
Accessibility
- Accessible paths and seating
- Service animals welcome
- Mostly paved, level ground
Who performs
- Local community groups
Questions
When is the San Gabriel Holiday Tree Lighting in 2026?
Tuesday, December 1, 2026, from 6 to 8:30 pm. The tree lighting ceremony is at 7 pm.
Where is it?
Plaza Park, 428 S Mission Dr, San Gabriel, CA 91776.
Is it free?
Yes. Admission is free, and restaurants hand out free samples during the Taste of San Gabriel.
Do we need to sign up for Santa photos?
Yes. The city says photos with Santa need pre-registration. Contact the City of San Gabriel to sign up.
Is there parking?
Yes. The city reports a free parking lot, and public transit is nearby.
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