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Ederle Tree Lighting Ceremony

Kick off the Christmas season and get in the holiday spirit!

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Note: This event has already passed.

Our Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony is the perfect start to the Holiday Season! 

Timeline:

Event: 11 a.m. -7 p.m.

  • 1100: Christmas Market Opens!
  • 1400-600: Photos with Santa at the Santa Village
  • 1545: MS/HS Band & Chorus
  • 1650: Santa Klaus Rocker Christmas Band
  • 1722-1747: Holiday Messages from the Command Team 
  • 1750: Arrival of Santa & Christmas Tree Lighting 
  • 1755-1815: Santa Klaus Rockers Christmas Band 
  • 1755-1900: Photos with Santa at the Santa Village 

In addition to our official event timeline, you can expect:

  • USAG-Italy custom mugs available for purchase
  • Drinks & Vin Brule from the Arena
  • Cookie sales by BOSS
  • Art Center booth with crafts
  • Food Trucks
  • Christmas vendors
  • SFRG's and private org vendors 

To learn more about the Holiday Card Lane Contest and participate for your chance to win, please click HERE. 

Please note:

  • This is an outside event! Please consider bringing appropriate clothing and accessories to stay warm!
  • Parents, bring your camera for pictures with our "special guest". 
 

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Registration Information

The more, the merrier! We welcome you to sign-on friends & family who do not have base access. The deadline for guest registration is DECEMBER 1st. Please fill out the Tree Lighting Guest Registration Form and submit it to usarmy.usag-italy.id-europe.mbx.access-control-branch@army.mil.