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December 3rd from 4-7 PM

The tree stands in Pocket Park, adjacent to Allentown’s PPL skyscraper.
  • See or join in the first annual Elf Parade
  • Appearances by Santa and Mrs. Claus, characters from The Nutcracker, and Pip the Mouse
  • Free horse drawn carriage rides
  • Ice carving demonstrations by Sculpted Ice Works
  • Arts and crafts projects for Kids
  • Live entertainment - comedy, Irish step dancing, music & more!
  • Free give-aways and raffles
  • Check out Art Mart - featuring holiday gifts by local artists
  • Storefronts decorated with snowflakes adorned with holiday-themed haiku written by locals (see contest winners)
  • Free face painting
  • Plenty of free parking is located in the Farr Lot located on Eighth Street between Linden and Hamilton Streets
  • Volunteers needed - Contact Tara at 610-437-7530 for more information
  • Checkout all the holiday events happening in Allentown!



Lights in the Parkway opens December 11th - make your horse drawn carriage ride reservations now by contacting Ironton Livery!


Join the first annual Allentown Elf Parade, December 3rd, at the Holiday Tree lighting Celebration!


Feedback? email Tara Craig: craigt@allentowncity.org
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