

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Downtown Bloomington: Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony & December First Friday
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 05 Dec, 2025 at 04:30 pm – Fri, 05 Dec, 2025 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony &amp; December First Friday
Friday, December 5th | 4:30pm - 8pm | Downtown Bloomington

The magic of the season begins in the heart of Downtown Bloomington! Gather around the Downtown Square at 4:30pm for the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, featuring community groups, local vendors, and a live holiday performance that will fill the air with cheer! Watch as the Downtown tree comes to life with twinkling lights, marking the start of the holiday season!

After the BIG moment, wander the square to shop from vendors, connect with neighbors, and soak in the festive atmosphere. Then, continue the celebration with December First Friday where Downtown businesses will compete for the title of Best Live Window Vignette of 2025! Enjoy creative holiday displays, seasonal specials, and warm welcomes in every shop!

It's an evening of lights, laughter, and local love - the perfect way to kick off your holiday celebrations!

Tree Lighting Community Groups &amp; Vendors:
Coming Soon!

December First Friday Participating Businesses:
Coming Soon!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomington/downtown-bloomington-annual-tree-lighting-ceremony-and-december-first-friday/200028645753602
- **Event Categories**: christmas-lights, first-friday, holiday
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 2835

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200028645753602?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=bloomington-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Bloomington
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Downtown Bloomington IL
- **lat**: 40.47912
- **long**: -88.99295
- **full address**: Downtown Bloomington IL, 115 E. Washington,Bloomington, Illinois, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Downtown Bloomington IL (https://allevents.in/org/downtown-bloomington-il/22377763)

## Event gallery

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- **Alt text**: thumbnail
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/09b7e9289d27dfa8940b31351ad999583a6da9f5066095471d58611e8194ac58-rimg-w300-h300-dcfefefe-gmir?v=1764638476

## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 05 Dec, 2025 at 04:30 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Downtown Bloomington IL, 115 E. Washington,Bloomington, Illinois, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Downtown Bloomington IL
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** christmas-lights, first-friday, holiday
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Downtown Bloomington: Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony & December First Friday ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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