# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Lighting of the Sharing Tree
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 13 Nov, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri, 13 Nov, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-06:00)
- **Event Description**: Join The Salvation Army at the Apache Mall in Rochester, MN on Friday, November 13 at 5:00pm, as we celebrate the beginning of the holiday season! The Salvation Army band will play, so follow the sound of carols ringing through the mall until you find your way to the Christmas tree at the old entrance to Herberger's. KAAL will join us as we count down to the lighting of the tree and welcome the community to place the first gifts of Christmas under the tree. 
The Christmas tree in the mall will continue to serve as a Christmas gift collection site for The Salvation Army all the way through Christmas Eve. All gifts donated will be distributed to families in need during our Toy & Joy Shop the week before Christmas. 
All are welcome. We look forward to seeing everything at the mall for the Lighting of the Sharing Tree!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/the-lighting-of-the-sharing-tree/200030778675833
- **Event Categories**: christmas-lights, music, entertainment, holiday
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 6

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Rochester
- **state**: MN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Apache Mall, Rochester, MN 55902, United States
- **lat**: 44.00334
- **long**: -92.47696
- **full address**: Apache Mall, Rochester, MN 55902, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: The Lighting of the Sharing Tree
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/e3b758e0232385696559c757e30b1f312612fb5c75bf38e6dc0c998873179e1f-rimg-w1200-h800-dc181808-gmir?v=1791159753

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Lighting of the Sharing Tree being held?
  - **A:** The Lighting of the Sharing Tree takes place on Fri, 13 Nov, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Fri, 13 Nov, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Apache Mall, Rochester, MN 55902, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Lighting of the Sharing Tree?
  - **A:** The Lighting of the Sharing Tree is organized by Rochester, MN Salvation Army.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Lighting of the Sharing Tree is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Rochester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Lighting of the Sharing Tree sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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