Hamilton County Christmas Tree Lighting

A unique opportunity for us as Catholics to engage the society at large is to participate in Hamilton County’s Christmas Tree Lighting on Tues., Nov. 26. While we know Christmas for Catholics technically doesn’t begin until December 25, we can see the good of participating in societal recognition of the signs and symbols that remember the perennial truth of the Incarnation, even if they’re a little premature, liturgically speaking. Therefore, we invite you to join in the 3rd Annual Hamilton County Tree Lighting at the Hamilton County Courthouse, where Fr. Carter has been invited to bless the newly lighted Christmas tree. The festivities are from 4 to 6pm, with the lighting of the tree around 5:30pm.

Invitation from Hamilton County

Join us for an evening packed with holiday magic for the whole family! Enjoy performances by hometown favorite Brandon Davis & the East Tennessee Symphony Orchestra, snap pictures with Santa Claus, & show off your favorite holiday sweater for extra festive fun!

Our friends at the Forgotten Child Fund will be on-site to collect donations of new jackets & toys for children of all ages. Donations are greatly appreciated but not required to attend this FREE event!

Festivities begin at 4 p.m. on the Hamilton County Courthouse lawn, with the formal tree lighting ceremony taking place around 5:30 p.m. after sunset. We can't wait to see you there!