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SF Civic Center Plaza Tree Lighting 

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SF Civic Center Plaza Tree Lighting 

Holiday Performances and Toy Giveaway

Wednesday, December 4:

4pm – 7pm

20 November 2024, San Francisco: The annual SF Civic Center Plaza Tree Lighting and Toy Giveaway on December 4 is a free community event in Civic Center Plaza across from an illuminated City Hall. 

The night of festive entertainment includes the story of Boswick the Clown finding joy in the holiday season through performances by the San Francisco Boys Choir, singer Doris Bumpus, magician Josh Farenbaugh, and actors Shaneen Black, Katie Baritell and Gregg Geoffrey; led by Boxcar Theatre’s Artistic Director Nick A. Olivero. The event also includes “snow” flurries and the man-of-the-hour: Santa!

Another Planet Entertainment and the San Francisco Police Department, with the Civic Center Community Benefit District, will lead a toy giveaway for the first 500 children 12 and under. There will also be holiday-themed activities with SF Etsy in the Makers Village such as ornament making and a Santa letter writing station, while the San Francisco Public Library will lead a book giveaway. Bites from an Off the Grid food truck will be available for purchase, along with kettle corn and a full bar of seasonal favorites from Rye on the Road.

This is a not to be missed holiday kick-off event for San Francisco families! Those who are not walking to the event are encouraged to take BART/Muni or park in the Civic Center Garage. Those accompanying a child to the toy giveaway, book giveaway and the Maker Village DIY holiday activities, should plan to arrive early so as to not miss the start of performances.

The event will begin promptly at 4 p.m. The Civic Center Plaza’s 50-foot, freshly-cut noble fir will be illuminated by Mayor London Breed at 5:30 p.m.

For more information, please visit: https://sfciviccenter.org/event/civic-center-plaza-holiday-tree-lighting-2024/ To see a short video of what to expect: https://www.instagram.com/p/DCUsJ3EpUBO/

This event is sponsored by: Another Planet Entertainment, City and County of San Francisco, Civic Center Community Benefit District, Cordia, Redwood Credit Union, San Francisco Public Library, San Francisco Recreation & Parks Department, and the San Francisco Police Department.