Princeton’s Palmer Square Tree Lighting Returns: What To Know

PRINCETON, NJ — Downtown Princeton will ring in the holiday season the day after Thanksgiving at the Palmer Square Annual Tree Lighting.

The event runs from 5 to 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 27, and features an hour of festive music.

The lineup includes:

• The Princeton High School Choir
• The Flying Ivories, a dueling piano act
• The Sugarplums, winners of the CW’s “Christmas Caroler Challenge”

Santa might stop by too.

“Keep an eye out for a possible surprise visit from Santa!” Palmer Square organizers said.

For something warm, the Yankee Doodle Tap Room will run an outdoor Hot Cocoa Corner during the festivities.

Organizers suggest arriving early to shop or grab a bite at one of Palmer Square’s restaurants before the tree lighting begins.

Parking

Holiday shopping and the tree lighting make this one of the busiest times of the year at Palmer Square, so organizers are asking visitors to give themselves extra time to arrive and park.

Garage parking is available at the Chambers Street Garage and the Hulfish Street Garage. Locations, current rates and directions are on Palmer Square’s parking page.

The full lineup of Palmer Square holiday events is available here.