Friday, November 28, 2025 3:00pm - 6:30pm
Tree lights at 6:00pm
Esther Short Park &
Vancouver Waterfront
Thank you to our 2025 Presenting Sponsor!
Vancouver Waterfront
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Full Schedule & Activities
Esther Short Park
4:00pm - 6:30pm
Tree lights up at 6:00pm
Full Schedule & Activities
It starts at the Vancouver Waterfront! As Santa sails down the Columbia, a flotilla of The Christmas Ships joins the trip to Terminal 1 where Santa disembarks to the cheering crowd. Santa arrives by Tidewater Barge, reinforcing the historical and current importance of the mighty Columbia River and Vancouver.
A holiday parade of lighted vehicles transports Santa to Esther Short Park where crowds are waiting while they enjoy music, entertainment, and refreshments. Families and their holiday guests cheer as Santa helps to light the official Vancouver Community Tree and this year’s holiday season officially begins!
Carriage rides and family photos with Santa and Frozen characters will be available to allow for lasting family memories. Families can continue to enjoy music and festivities after the tree lighting.
ASL interpretation will be available on the main stage for the full duration of the program.
Brought to you by
In addition to our presenting sponsor, Davidson & Associates Insurance, we also thank our major sponsors
Rotary Tree Lighting Highlights 2024
Filmed and designed by Brandon Heimbigner, Connect Clark County, Instagram/https://shorturl.at/aovMN
