The magic of the holiday season begins in Historic Downtown Cedar City on Saturday, November 30th, 2024, with Cedar City Events’ Annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony and the opening night of the Holiday Tree Jubilee fundraiser.

With plenty to experience for all ages, this year’s festivities will begin at 10 AM with our second annual Christmas Market, held in The Venue (formerly the Cedar City Movie Theatre) and will be open until 9 PM, roads will close to set up for the event at noon.

Starting at 3 PM the outdoor activities will begin, live performances will begin in front of the City Offices at 5 PM, and Santa’s arrival, lighting of the holiday lights, and fireworks will begin shortly after. There will be a large LED screen showing the live stage performances to make it more visible for all attendees!  After the live stage show, there will be a live nativity performance by the Cedar Area Inter-faith Alliance in front of The Old Rock Church on Center Street.

As part of the production, one lucky child and their guardian will have the opportunity to arrive in style alongside the Big Man himself and SUU Aviation as part of the 2nd Annual Fly with Santa contest. Follow Cedar City Events and the Holiday Tree Jubilee on Facebook, Instagram, or the website for contest details.

The Holiday Tree Jubilee is a multi-day fundraising event that contributes thousands of dollars to local charities every year. This year, the community is also encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to the Downtown Lighting in support of the Iron County Care and Share food bank. 1,000 Community members will be able to exchange one of these items for our special light up magic wand, provided by the State Bank of Southern Utah and Cedar City Events.

Jump into the holiday season with a spectacular downtown tradition sure to create lasting memories for you and your loved ones! Festivities begin as early as 10 AM and will continue through the evening until 9 PM.

Visit CedarCity.org/downtownlighting for more information about the schedule of events and the Fly with Santa contest. Follow Cedar City Events and the Holiday Tree Jubilee on Facebook and Instagram to stay connected this holiday season. You won’t want to miss this unforgettable event!