Holiday parades and tree-lightings around Metro Vancouver are some of the sweetest ways to welcome the season. From sparkling floats to community countdowns, these celebrations bring plenty of festive fun without a big holiday budget.
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Holiday Tree Lightings + Parades Around Metro Vancouver
Surrey Tree Lighting Festival
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Surrey’s two-day celebration brings free skating, live entertainment, a holiday market, and photos with Santa to Civic Plaza. The big moment happens Saturday evening, when the city’s 60-foot Christmas tree lights up for the season.
Date: November 21–22, 2026
Time: Noon–8 p.m.; tree lighting November 21 at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Surrey Civic Plaza, 13450 104 Avenue, Surrey
Cost: Free admission
Ladner Village Tree Lighting
Historic Ladner Village makes a charming setting for an evening of Christmas cheer. Browse the holiday market, enjoy seasonal entertainment, and gather with the community to watch the tree light up.
Date: November 26, 2026
Time: 5–8 p.m.; exact lighting time to be announced
Location: Delta Street and 48th Avenue, Ladner Village
Cost: Free admission
Vancouver Tree Lighting
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Downtown Vancouver gets its own holiday glow when the towering 76-foot tree lights up outside the Vancouver Art Gallery. With free hot chocolate, live entertainment, and an appearance from Santa, it’s an easy festive outing to enjoy with family or someone special.
Date: November 27, 2026
Time: Ceremony begins at 6 p.m.; lighting follows
Location: Outside the Vancouver Art Gallery, downtown Vancouver
Cost: Free admission
Bright in Burnaby
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Burnaby Village Museum adds a little old-fashioned Christmas charm to the season with its Bright in Burnaby celebration. Explore the decorated village before gathering for the tree lighting, then treat the little ones to a carousel ride.
Date: November 28, 2026
Time: 2–9 p.m.; ceremony at 6:30 p.m., tree lighting approximately 6:50 p.m.
Location: Burnaby Village Museum, 6501 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby
Cost: Free admission; carousel rides $2.86 plus tax
Bright Walk in White Rock
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White Rock’s waterfront gets a festive makeover with thousands of lights, a glowing tunnel, and a 20-foot Christmas tree. Opening night includes live entertainment, photos with Santa, a holiday market, and activities for the whole family.
Date: November 28, 2026
Time: 4–8 p.m.; tree lighting at 5 p.m.
Location: Memorial Park, White Rock waterfront
Cost: Free admission
North Delta Tree Lighting
North Delta’s celebration brings a holiday market, seasonal activities, and entertainment together for one festive evening. Make time to browse the vendors before joining the community for the Christmas tree lighting.
Date: November 28, 2026
Time: 5–8 p.m.; exact lighting time to be announced
Location: North Delta Recreation Centre, Delta
Cost: Free admission
Surrey Santa Parade of Lights
Cloverdale’s streets will sparkle with illuminated floats, decorated vehicles, and a special appearance from Santa. Bring a non-perishable food item or a new gift if you’d like to support the local charities collecting donations during the celebration.
Date: November 29, 2026
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Cloverdale Town Centre, Surrey
Cost: Free to watch; donations encouraged
Christmas in Pitt Meadows
Pitt Meadows packs plenty of family fun into its annual Christmas celebration, including an artisan market, children’s activities, holiday train rides, and live entertainment. The community tree lighting brings everyone together for a little extra holiday magic.
Date: December 4, 2026
Time: 4–8 p.m.; tree-lighting schedule to be announced
Location: Spirit Square and Pitt Meadows Family Recreation Centre, Harris Road
Cost: Free admission
Maple Ridge Santa Claus Parade and Christmas in the Park
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Make an afternoon of it at Christmas in the Park, where festive decorations, a Christmas market, food trucks, and photos with Santa set the mood. Stay into the evening to watch illuminated floats and Santa make their way through downtown Maple Ridge.
Date: December 5, 2026
Time: Christmas in the Park, 4–8 p.m.; parade begins at 6 p.m.
Location: Memorial Peace Park and downtown Maple Ridge
Cost: Free admission; food and shopping extra
Aldergrove Christmas Light Up Parade
Aldergrove’s evening parade brings decorated floats and Christmas lights through the downtown streets. Arrive early for the free pre-parade gathering, with food, hot beverages, entertainment, and an expected visit from Santa.
Date: December 12, 2026
Time: Pre-parade gathering, 3–6 p.m.; parade, 6–7:15 p.m.
Location: Downtown Aldergrove; pre-parade gathering at 270 Street and Fraser Highway
Cost: Free to watch
Whether you’re waving to Santa or counting down to the first sparkle, these local celebrations make it easy to create a little Christmas magic together.
