# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Christmas Town Sonora: Lighting Ceremony of the Red Church and Downtown Sonora
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 26 Nov, 2025 at 05:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Celebrate the start of the holiday season at our Downtown Sonora Lighting Ceremony! Join us as we light up St. James Episcopal Church (the iconic Red Church), Christmas Tree Lane in Courthouse Park, and the charming, festively decorated shops along Washington Street.

? Special Guests! We’re honored to welcome Mike Holland, Tuolumne County District 1 Supervisor, and Ann Segerstrom, Mayor of Sonora, who will each give a short speech to kick off the evening’s festivities.

? Special Performances! Mountain Youth and Community Theatre will delight us with a holiday performance, and Columbia Christmas Carolers will lead a joyful Christmas Sing-Along for all ages.

? Community Blessing by Deacon Caroline Woodard from St. James Episcopal Church, will set the tone for a season of warmth, peace, and joy.

Bring the whole family for this night of holiday magic! Enjoy the lights, stay for the performances, and make it an evening to remember by dining at one of our local restaurants.

Let's make this holiday season unforgettable in Downtown Sonora! ✨

All of our events are free thanks to our Christmas Town Sonora Sponsors:
Sonora Area Foundation
Chicken Ranch Casino Resort
The Coffill & Segerstrom Familes

Special Thank You to Mountain Echo Sound @mountainechosound.featdjkdub

See full Christmas Town Sonora at https://christmastownsonora.org/

This is a smoke and vape free event.

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- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sonora/christmas-town-sonora-lighting-ceremony-of-the-red-church-and-downtown-sonora/200029198075207
- **Event Categories**: christmas, holiday, art, theatre
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 34

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Sonora
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: City Of Sonora Fire Museum
- **lat**: 37.986903408713
- **long**: -120.38434902135
- **full address**: City Of Sonora Fire Museum, 134 N Washington St, Sonora, CA 95370, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Christmas Town Sonora: Lighting Ceremony of the Red Church and Downtown Sonora being held?
  - **A:** Christmas Town Sonora: Lighting Ceremony of the Red Church and Downtown Sonora takes place on Wed, 26 Nov, 2025 at 05:30 pm to Wed, 26 Nov, 2025 at 05:30 pm at City Of Sonora Fire Museum, 134 N Washington St, Sonora, CA 95370, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Christmas Town Sonora: Lighting Ceremony of the Red Church and Downtown Sonora?
  - **A:** Christmas Town Sonora: Lighting Ceremony of the Red Church and Downtown Sonora is organized by Sonora Chamber of Commerce, Sonora CA.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Christmas Town Sonora: Lighting Ceremony of the Red Church and Downtown Sonora is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Sonora, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Christmas Town Sonora: Lighting Ceremony of the Red Church and Downtown Sonora sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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