2026 Holiday Tree Lighting

Celebrate the Holiday Season in Downtown Rochester!

Join the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce as they present the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony to begin the holiday season.

Watch as the magical downtown tree is lit for the first time for the 2026 holiday season. Those who attend will also enjoy many other festivities throughout the evening.

Reading of the 'Twas the Night Before Christmas 
Lighting of the Christmas Tree
Caroling and Dance Performances 
Cookies & Hot Chocolate
Cookie Decorating 
A visit with Santa Claus 
and more! 

HOLIDAY COLLECTION 
If you would like to help out and donate something for those in need, items can be dropped off at the Holiday Tree Lighting event (look for the red collection sleigh in front of the Chamber office), or at the Chamber office until December 16, 2026. The Chamber office hours are: Monday - Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm. 

More information and a list of needed items will be available soon! 

This year's donations will go to benefit Rochester Childcare Center!

For more information on the Holiday Tree Lighting or the Holiday Collection, please contact the Chamber office at 603-332-5080 or email events@rochesternh.org.

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