Annual Downtown Tree Lighting!

Kick off the holidays with us in Downtown Idaho Falls at our Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on November 18th starting at 6:00 PM on Memorial Drive! 

The festivities will begin at 11:00 AM with self-guided tours of the Decorate Downtown windows, decorated by local schools. 

Then starting at 1:00 PM, you can skate on our free Ice-Skating Rink located along the River Walk on the south most cement pad on Memorial Drive, across from B Street. 

After that, head over to the Civitan Plaza for a free Trolley Ride beginning at 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM. 

Once you have taken in the festive decor from the trolley ride, come join us at the intersection of Memorial Drive and B street, where we will have Christmas carols being sung by a children’s choir starting at 5:30.

Sip on a hot chocolate  from Sugared Moose Mini Donuts while we wait for the festive firetruck  from Farr’s Candy to bring Santa, elected officials, and more to the Tree Lighting.

Once they have arrived, we will hear the National Anthem and see the colors posted by the National Guard.

Then, with a countdown from the crowd, the lights to our Veteran Tree and the lights along Memorial Drive will flick on, and you can experience the magic of the beginning of the holiday season!

Afterwards, visit with Santa to tell him exactly what you want for Christmas! 

We can’t wait to share with you the winter wonderland we have created Downtown this holiday season! 

Veteran Tree sponsored by: Bank of Idaho
Horse Drawn Trolley Rides sponsored by: XVIII & The SnakeBite Resaurant
Ice-Skating Rink in partnership with: Idaho Falls Parks & Recreation
Security Donated by: Blue Line Security