# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Santa's Arrival & Tree Lighting
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 27 Nov, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri, 27 Nov, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: There’s no better way to welcome the holidays than by gathering together in the heart of downtown Elk Rapids!

Join us as Santa makes his way into town -  a festive small-town parade, followed by the lighting of our Christmas tree. Enjoy an evening filled with caroling, twinkling lights, familiar faces, and the simple joy of being together.

It’s these little traditions, shared with family, friends, neighbors, and this heartwarming community, that make the holiday season in Elk Rapids feel so special. A little nostalgic, a little magical, and just about as close to a Hallmark Christmas as you can get.

Come meet Santa, sing along to your favorite Christmas carols, and help us welcome the most wonderful time of the year to our little town.

Stay tuned for more holiday magic coming to downtown Elk Rapids!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/elk-rapids/santas-arrival-and-tree-lighting/200030586882606
- **Event Categories**: holiday, christmas, christmas-lights, breakfast-with-santa, parades
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 31

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Elk Rapids
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Downtown Elk Rapids
- **lat**: 44.89819941715
- **long**: -85.413400335619
- **full address**: Downtown Elk Rapids, Elk Rapids, Michigan, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Santa's Arrival & Tree Lighting
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Santa's Arrival & Tree Lighting being held?
  - **A:** Santa's Arrival & Tree Lighting takes place on Fri, 27 Nov, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Fri, 27 Nov, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Downtown Elk Rapids, Elk Rapids, Michigan, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Santa's Arrival & Tree Lighting?
  - **A:** Santa's Arrival & Tree Lighting is organized by Elk Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce.

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