Each year to celebrate the holidays in Downtown Racine, a live Christmas tree is placed on Monument Square in the heart of Downtown Racine. Every year the tree is generously donated by a local Racine or Racine-area resident. A special tree-lighting ceremony is held at Monument Square.

Guests gather at the Square to listen to carolers, visit with Santa and sip hot cocoa in anticipation of the lighting of the spectacular tree. The lighted tree is then on display throughout the holiday season.

2011 Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Saturday, November 12

Monument Square in Downtown Racine

Immediately following the Downtown Holiday Parade                                                                                                       

Parade-goers are encouraged to come early to secure the best seats for viewing the parade (which begins at 5:30 p.m.) and enjoying the Community Tree Lighting Ceremony.  Help us Light Up The Night!

The beautiful 30' evergreen on display at Monument Square was donated by Chuck and Connie Brandt from Racine. Thank you to Dykstra Bros. Excavating, Klaus Crane and The Tree Guys for cutting down the tree and moving and erecting it at Monument Square. A special thank you to Jim Garbo who custom-built a new star tree topper for this year's tree.