Holiday Tree Lighting and Carmel Plaza Party

The City Holiday Tree Lighting is held at Devendorf Park on Ocean Avenue between Junipero and Mission, where the Monterey Fire Department will deliver Santa Claus. Events start at Sunset Center at 3 pm until 5 pm, with a short music program and pictures by the Holiday tree. Santa will arrive to Devendorf Park and greet children at 3 pm then at 4 pm a menorah is lit. At 4:30 pm, the music and dance program begins and ends at 6 pm when Santa Claus makes an appearance, along with the Mayor of Carmel, for the countdown to light the tree, downtown median and park lights - all of which light up at the same time.

Immediately following the tree lighting the Carmel Plaza located on Ocean between Junipero and Mission will also host their annual open house until 7 pm, offering additional holiday festivities including live music, visit with Santa, delectable treats, children activities and more.