Celebrate the holidays in Savannah with the Savannah Holly Days Tree Lighting on Friday, November 25 and the Festival of Lights Boat Parade on Saturday, November 26!

On Friday, join us for a visit with Santa Claus and live music and dancing from local entertainers from 4 – 6 p.m., which is sure to get you in the festive spirit!  The lighting of the Ellis Square Christmas Tree will take place from 6 – 6:30 p.m. The evening ends with two holiday films to continue the holiday cheer! This event is FREE and open to the public.

The fun continues on Saturday with a family-friendly holiday celebration on BOTH SIDES of the river!

4 – 6 p.m.	Pictures with Santa
	Live Entertainment
4 – 4:30 p.m	Maxine Patterson School of Dance
	Maxine Patterson School of Dance offers classes for ages 3 through adult with all levels being taught. They provide quality instruction in the dance arts with attention to each child's achievement. Classes range from Creative Movement, Pre-Ballet, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Pointe, to Hip-Hop.
4:30 – 5 p.m.	Glor na Daire Academy of Irish Dance
	Glor na Daire Academy of Irish Dance is an Irish dance academy formed by Abbey Pride and Brent Wood. Offering dance lessons to children and adults of all ages, Glor na Daire performs at festivals, weddings, and cultural events. Some dancers also compete in feisanna (Irish dance competitions) throughout the U.S. and Ireland.
5 – 5:30 p.m.	City Church Savannah Worship Ban
	The mission of City Church Savannah is to be the epicenter of life and God’s love to the people of Savannah. City Church’s Worship Band is led by Director of Worship Arts, Jonathan Day and his wife Hannah.
5:30 – 6 p.m.	Gretchen Green School of Dance
	Gretchen Green School of Dance has been a part of the Savannah community for 40 Years. Once upon a time a young girl named Gretchen Greene took her big dreams to the Big Apple and became a Radio City Music Hall Rockette. When she returned home to Savannah, she decided to share her love of dance with as many students as she could. 40 Years and a thousand students later, the Gretchen Greene School of Dance is alive and kicking. She is now joined by her two (grown) children, Trina and Travis.
6 – 6:30 p.m.	Ellis Square Tree Lighting

6:45 p.m.	Shrek the Halls This half-hour animated TV special features the Shrek characters putting their own spin on holiday traditions. 30 minutes. Source: IMDB
7:30 p.m.	A Christmas Story Ralphie, a young boy growing up in the '40's, dreams of owning a Red Rider BB gun. He sets out to convince the world this is the perfect gift. But along the way, he runs into opposition from his parents, his teacher, and even good 'ol Santa Claus himself. 94 minutes. Source: IMDB

Festival of Lights Boat Parade Saturday, November 26 4 - 8 p.m.
RIVER STREET WATERFRONT VIEW
4-6 p.m.	Holiday Kickoff Concert, featuring the Wanna Beatles
	Beatles tribute band out of Nashville featuring Grammy Award winning performers - entertains the young and old alike with Beatles songs you know and love, including a special selection of holiday tunes
6 p.m.	Holiday Season Welcome
6:15 p.m.	Boat Parade of Lights
	Welcoming the crowds to Savannah’s Historic River Street, the Boat Parade of Lights will begin on the River Street side, cruising slowly by for prime viewing opportunities. VOTE for your favorite!
7:45 p.m.	Fireworks Extravaganza
HUTCHINSON ISLAND WATERFRONT
5:30 p.m.	Pipe & Drum Band
5:45 p.m.	Lighting Ceremony
	A proclamation by Georgia’s founder, General Oglethorpe, is the highlight of this annual tree lighting ceremony. THIS YEAR also enjoy the official lighting of the resort
6-6:45 p.m.	Savannah Theatre
	Excerpts from their holiday show, “A Christmas Tradition”
7 p.m.	Boat Parade of Lights Encore Parade
	These elaborately decorated vessels make their second pass on the Hutchinson Island side of the river for official judging
7:45 p.m.	Fireworks Extravaganza