# Christmas parades and tree lightings in Utah County, 2026

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

- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- 3 parades and tree lightings with 2026 dates
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## Christmas parades

- **Lehi Santa Parade & Tree Lighting** at Ends at the Lehi Civic Center, Lehi. When: Sat, Dec 5, 2026. Time: Sat. Dec. 5, parade at 5 p.m. (market 4–8 p.m.). Price: Free. The parade finishes at the Civic Center for the tree lighting, free cocoa and cookies, and an outdoor vendor market. Official page: https://good4lifemarkets.com/lehi-santa-parade (checked 2026-10-30)

## Tree lightings and lighting nights

- **Orchard Lighting Event at University Place** at The Orchard at University Place, Orem. When: Mon, Nov 16, 2026. Time: Mon. Nov. 16, 6–8 p.m. Price: Free. The 10th year of the lighting, with fireworks after the switch-on, photos with special guests, free cocoa while it lasts and a new Christmas market. Parking garages are free. Official page: https://www.universityplaceorem.com/events/2026-orchard-lighting-event/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Tree Lighting Celebration at Sundance Mountain Resort** at Sundance Resort Village, near the Outlaw Express Lift, Sundance. When: Fri, Dec 11, 2026. Time: 5–6:30pm; tree lit at 5:30pm. Price: Free. Official page: https://www.sundanceresort.com/events/tree-lighting-ceremony/ (checked 2026-10-30)

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## FAQ

### When is the Christmas parade in Utah County in 2026?
Lehi Santa Parade & Tree Lighting: Sat, Dec 5, 2026, Sat. Dec. 5, parade at 5 p.m. (market 4–8 p.m.) (Lehi).

### When is the Christmas tree lighting in Utah County?
Orchard Lighting Event at University Place at The Orchard at University Place: Mon, Nov 16, 2026, Mon. Nov. 16, 6–8 p.m. Tree Lighting Celebration at Sundance Mountain Resort at Sundance Resort Village, near the Outlaw Express Lift: Fri, Dec 11, 2026, 5–6:30pm; tree lit at 5:30pm.

### Are Christmas parades and tree lightings in Utah County free?
All of the ones we list are free to watch: Orchard Lighting Event at University Place, Lehi Santa Parade & Tree Lighting and Tree Lighting Celebration at Sundance Mountain Resort. 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 30, 2026, and we recheck them every week through early December. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).