# Christmas parades and tree lightings in Seattle, 2026

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

- Last checked: 2026-10-28
- 5 parades and tree lightings with 2026 dates
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## Christmas parades

- **Snowflake Lane** at Bellevue Way between NE 4th and NE 8th, Bellevue. When: Fri, Nov 27, 2026. Time: Nightly at 7pm through Dec 24. Price: Free. Official page: https://bellevuecollection.com/snowflakelane/ (checked 2026-10-26)

## Tree lightings and lighting nights

- **Tree Lighting Celebration at Westlake Park** at Westlake Park, Downtown. When: Fri, Nov 27, 2026. Time: 11am–6pm; tree lights at 5pm, then fireworks. Price: Free. Official page: https://downtownseattle.org/event/tree-lighting-celebration-at-westlake-park/ (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Magic in the Market** at Pike Place Market, Downtown. When: Sat, Nov 28, 2026. Time: See the event page. Price: Free. Official page: https://visitseattle.org/press/press-releases/holidays2026/ (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Edmonds Tree Lighting Ceremony** at Centennial Plaza, 5th Ave. N & Bell St., Edmonds, WA. When: Sat, Nov 28, 2026. Time: 3–5 p.m.; Santa arrives for selfies at 4 p.m.; lighting countdown starts 4:30 p.m. Price: Free. The Edmonds Chamber's Small Business Saturday lighting, with a live band, free warm drinks and kids' crafts run with the Edmonds Historical Museum. The chamber's Santa mailbox opens in mid-November if your kids want to write ahead. Official page: https://edmondschamber.com/treelighting (checked 2026-10-28)
- **Kent Winterfest Tree Lighting Festival & Parade** at Kent Town Square Plaza, 2nd Ave. & Smith St., Kent, WA. When: Sat, Dec 5, 2026. Time: 2–7 p.m.; parade 5 p.m.; tree lighting 6 p.m.; Santa photos 5–7 p.m. Price: No tickets listed. Kent Parks, the Lions Club and the Downtown Partnership put on an afternoon of student performances and food booths, a short Winterfest parade, then the lighting. Santa's tent has postcards for wish lists, and he writes back if you add a mailing address. Official page: https://www.kentwa.gov/departments/kent-parks/events/kent-winterfest (checked 2026-10-28)

## Parades and tree lightings that come back every year

- [Snowflake Lane](https://littlesweekly.com/seattle/events/snowflake-lane-bellevue-way-between-ne/): next dates Nov 27 – Dec 24, 2026
- [Tree Lighting Celebration at Westlake Park](https://littlesweekly.com/seattle/events/tree-lighting-celebration-at-westlake-park/): next dates Nov 27, 2026

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## FAQ

### When is the Christmas parade in Seattle in 2026?
Snowflake Lane: Fri, Nov 27, 2026, Nightly at 7pm through Dec 24 (Bellevue).

### When is the Christmas tree lighting in Seattle?
Tree Lighting Celebration at Westlake Park at Westlake Park: Fri, Nov 27, 2026, 11am–6pm; tree lights at 5pm, then fireworks. Magic in the Market at Pike Place Market: Sat, Nov 28, 2026, See the event page. Edmonds Tree Lighting Ceremony at Centennial Plaza: Sat, Nov 28, 2026, 3–5 p.m.; Santa arrives for selfies at 4 p.m.; lighting countdown starts 4:30 p.m. Kent Winterfest Tree Lighting Festival & Parade at Kent Town Square Plaza: Sat, Dec 5, 2026, 2–7 p.m.; parade 5 p.m.; tree lighting 6 p.m.; Santa photos 5–7 p.m.

### Are Christmas parades and tree lightings in Seattle free?
Four of the five we list are free to watch: Snowflake Lane, Tree Lighting Celebration at Westlake Park, Magic in the Market and Edmonds Tree Lighting Ceremony. Some charge for extras like Santa photos or rides, and each card says so.

### Which are best for little kids?
Daytime ones are easiest with toddlers: Tree Lighting Celebration at Westlake Park, Magic in the Market and Edmonds Tree Lighting Ceremony. 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 28, 2026, and we recheck them every week through early December. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).