The City of Mobile lights its Christmas tree in Mardi Gras Park on Friday, November 20, from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM. Mobile Ballet and a holiday opera performance open the night, Santa arrives at 6:00 PM, and the mayor lights the tree at 6:20 PM. Local vendors, food trucks, holiday crafts, games and inflatables are on site, and a drone show closes the evening at 7:00 PM. Outdoor events can change with the weather.
Before you go
- Bring chairs and blankets and pick a spot in Mardi Gras Park, 109 Government Street, before 5:30 PM.
- Catch Santa's arrival at 6:00 PM and the tree lighting at 6:20 PM.
- Stay for the drone show at 7:00 PM.
- Check City of Mobile Events on social media on the day in case weather changes the plan.
What we checked, and when
Read off the venue's own page on 2026-11-04.
The City of Mobile's event page calls the Lighting of the Tree a free event for all ages.
Not confirmed: A military rate. We searched and the venue publishes none. That is not the same as there being none, so it is worth asking.
Outdoor events are subject to change due to weather.
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