Edina's Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony Taking Place Saturday

Once Thanksgiving leftovers are safely packed in the fridge and Black Friday madness has died off, the City of Edina will officially kick off the holiday season with its annual Tree Lighting Ceremony this Saturday.

The festivities are set to begin at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 24, at the 50th & France shopping district. Free music, beverages and visits with Santa will be available to attendees throughout the event, which is set to wrap up around 5:30 p.m. 

Santa will be visiting with youngsters from 3:30-5:30 p.m., with the Chamber Singers of Edina High School singing from 3 p.m. onward. The event culminates with the grand tree lighting ceremony at 5 p.m., featuring City Council Member Ann Swenson.

Dancers with the Ashley Ballet Arts Academy will also be performing excerpts from the Nutcrack and the Nutcracker Soldiers will march through the area to coincide with the countdown to the lighting of the community tree.

A food and clothing drive benefitting the Lupus Foundation of Minnesota—the charity partner of the 50th & France Business Association—will also be held starting at 3 p.m.

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