The annual Orange tree lighting ceremony and candlelight choir procession will take place at Old Towne Orange Plaza beginning at 3:30 pm on December 8, 2024. The musical program begins at 5:15 pm with carols, an orchestra, the candlelight choir procession, and of course the tree lighting.
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29th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and Candlelight Choir Procession
Where: Old Towne Orange Plaza “The Orange Circle”
Address: 1 Plaza Square, Orange, CA 92866 (Chapman & Glassell)
Date: Sunday, December 8, 2024
Time: 3:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Musical Program Begins: 5:15 PM
Admission: Free
Activities
- Photo opportunity with Santa
- Activities for children – bounce house, craft house and more!
- Music
- Craft vendors
- Entertainment for all ages
- Food is sold by local non-profit groups at nominal charge
Cost to attend is free; food and some activities have a cost.
More information can be found at the City of Orange website.
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Facebook.com/cityoforangerecreation
Instagram.com/cityoforange_recreation
Here Comes Santa (All Ages)
Santa 
will be at the Library! Parents may bring a camera to take a photo of their child, and kids can drop off or write a letter for Santa at this FREE event. Open to all ages.
Orange Public Library & History Center
407 E. Chapman Ave.
Date TBA
6:00 – 7:30 pm
El Modena Branch Library
380 S. Hewes St.
Date TBA
5:00 – 6:30 pm
Taft Branch Library
740 E. Taft Ave.
Date TBA
5:00 – 6:30 pm
For questions, please call the Children’s Desk at (714) 288-2420.
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