Downtown Idaho Falls Tree Lighting and Holiday Market

Broadway Plaza

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Downtown Idaho Falls is officially transforming into our city’s winter wonderland. The Idaho Falls Downtown Development Corporation warmly invites the whole community to bundle up, gather family and friends, and celebrate the start of the most wonderful time of the year at the annual Bank of Commerce Tree Lighting Ceremony & Holiday Market.
Event at a Glance:
When: Saturday, November 21 | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Tree Lighting and Santa Visits 6-7PM
Where: Along Memorial Drive & Broadway Plaza
Cost: Free admission for all ages!
What’s Happening at the Celebration:
The Grand Tree Lighting (6:00 PM)!
The centerpiece of the evening is a towering 20-foot real evergreen tree graciously donated by 100 Proof Hospitality. Nestled inside Broadway Plaza (at the corner of Broadway and Memorial Drive), the tree serves as the heart of the night’s festivities.
At 6:00 PM sharp, Idaho Falls Mayor Lisa Burtenshaw will lead the crowd in a live countdown to illuminate the tree. The moment the lights turn on, thousands of twinkling holiday lights will instantly brighten all of downtown Idaho Falls, the surrounding River Walk, and Friendship Gardens!
Santa & Mrs. Claus Visits
Immediately following the tree lighting, bring the little ones to share their holiday wishes and snap photos during special visits with Santa & Mrs. Claus.