This switch-flipping ceremony comes packed with a spectacular fireworks show, plus a captivating cast of dancers, singers and everyone’s favorite fire and ice duo – Fear No Ice. Free hot cocoa, coffee and cookies will be served beginning at 5:30 pm while supplies last.

After the lights are flipped, fest-goers are invited to tour all the sights with FREE Jingle Bus rides!  For more information, contact Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 at 414.220.4700.  

  CITY/COUNTY TREE LIGHTING
Thursday, November 20, 2008 | 5:00 p.m. | Red Arrow Park

Hear traditional and contemporary carols by the Milwaukee Children’s Choir at 4:30 p.m., then join emcee John McGivern and city and county officials in lighting the City/County Tree.  A visit by Santa and characters from “A Christmas Carol,” holiday tunes and refreshments will round out the celebration.  For more information, call 414.286.3261. 

To obtain a FREE Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival guide, contact Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 at (414) 220.4700 or drop us an e-mail.