# Christmas parades and tree lightings in Salt Lake City, 2026

> We found four Christmas parades and tree lightings in and around Salt Lake City with 2026 dates: four tree lightings and lighting nights, two free to watch. Each one has the date, start time, price and a link to the organizer’s page.

- Last checked: 2026-10-21
- 4 parades and tree lightings with 2026 dates
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## Tree lightings and lighting nights

- **Lights On! at The Gateway** at The Gateway, Downtown Salt Lake City. When: Sat, Nov 14, 2026. Time: 6:30–8:30 p.m.; lights on 8 p.m., tree lighting 8:15 p.m. Price: Free. Live music, stilt walkers and balloon twisters. The lights stay up through Dec 31. Official page: https://atthegateway.com/calendars/lights-on-2026/ (checked 2026-10-21)
- **Murray Tree Lighting & Santa Visit** at Murray City Hall, Murray. When: Mon, Nov 23, 2026. Time: 6 p.m. Price: Not listed. Official page: https://www.murray.utah.gov/2213/Annual-Tree-Lighting-Event (checked 2026-10-21)
- **Draper Tree Lighting Ceremony** at Draper Park, Draper. When: Mon, Nov 30, 2026. Time: 6–8 p.m. Price: Free. More than three million lights; Santa at the Day Barn from 6:30. Official page: https://www.draperutah.gov/events-programs/community-events/tree-lighting-ceremony/ (checked 2026-10-21)
- **Holiday First Friday** at Viridian Event Center, West Jordan. When: Fri, Dec 4, 2026. Time: From 6 p.m. Price: Not listed. S’mores, hot cocoa, a drone show and photos with Santa. Official page: https://www.westjordan.utah.gov/city-events/holidayfirstfriday/ (checked 2026-10-21)

## Parades and tree lightings that come back every year

- [Lights On! at The Gateway](https://littlesweekly.com/salt-lake-city/events/lights-on-at-the-gateway/): next dates Nov 14, 2026
- [Murray Tree Lighting & Santa Visit](https://littlesweekly.com/salt-lake-city/events/murray-tree-lighting-and-santa-visit-city-hall/): next dates Nov 23, 2026
- [Draper Tree Lighting Ceremony](https://littlesweekly.com/salt-lake-city/events/draper-tree-lighting-ceremony-park/): next dates Nov 30, 2026
- [Holiday First Friday](https://littlesweekly.com/salt-lake-city/events/holiday-first-friday-viridian-event-center/): next dates Dec 4, 2026

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## FAQ

### When is the Christmas tree lighting in Salt Lake City?
Lights On! at The Gateway at The Gateway: Sat, Nov 14, 2026, 6:30–8:30 p.m.; lights on 8 p.m., tree lighting 8:15 p.m. Murray Tree Lighting & Santa Visit at Murray City Hall: Mon, Nov 23, 2026, 6 p.m. Draper Tree Lighting Ceremony at Draper Park: Mon, Nov 30, 2026, 6–8 p.m. Holiday First Friday at Viridian Event Center: Fri, Dec 4, 2026, From 6 p.m.

### Are Christmas parades and tree lightings in Salt Lake City free?
Two of the four we list are free to watch: Lights On! at The Gateway and Draper Tree Lighting Ceremony. Some charge for extras like Santa photos or rides, and each card says so.

### Which are best for little kids?
Evening ones start after dark and are colder, so bring layers and a blanket for the stroller. Get there early for a curb spot near the start so little ones can see.

### How do you check these parades and tree lightings?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 21, 2026, and we recheck them every week through early December. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).