Check Out The Carolina Panthers/CLT FC Christmas Tree Uptown

CHARLOTTE, NC — The Carolina Panthers Christmas tree will be lit Tuesday evening after dark and provide a Carolina blue Christmas for anyone who wants to take photos with the huge tree right outside Bank of America stadium.

It's important not to leave out Charlotte FC either, it's their tree too! The tree will be lit Tuesday during a festival style event outside the stadium from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Free tickets are required to attend and are available for claim here. It's right outside Graham and Mint Streets.

This year's program features appearances by Sir Purr, the TopCats Cheerleaders, the PurrCussion Drumline and the Black & Blue Crew as well as Charlotte FC players in a procession that will precede the finale lighting of the tree at 7 p.m.

They have more out there too, from a photo booth to caricature artists, balloon artists, a chance to meet Santa Claus, and a family-friendly movie shown on a big screen at the corner of Graham Street and Stonewall Street.

Bottled water and hot cocoa will be available free of charge with additional food and drinks also available for purchase from various local food trucks onsite.

The NFL Clear Bag Policy will be in place at the tree lighting festival. Transparent, plastic, vinyl or PVC bags smaller than 12" x 6" x 12" will be allowed after inspection.

No alcohol is permitted at the festival. The event will be held rain or shine and parking will be available from various independent parking companies in the Uptown area.

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