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City of Gallatin Christmas Tree Lighting
Gallatin, TN · Holiday
- When
- November 30, 2026
- Where
- Downtown Gallatin Square · Gallatin · TN
- Cost
- Not confirmed
- Status
- Approximate: based on past editions, not announced yet
The City of Gallatin holds an annual tree lighting ceremony on the downtown square with the mayor, live music and a visit from Santa Claus. The 2025 ceremony featured a local elementary school and a country music group, marking the start of the holiday season downtown.
The history within reach
- Main Street Festivalsame spot
Main Street Festival is Historic Downtown Gallatin's largest annual event, drawing more than 200 vendors and over 30,000 visitors to the town square.
The City of Gallatin holds an annual tree lighting ceremony on the downtown square with the mayor, live music and a visit from Santa Claus.
- Gallatin Christmas Paradesame spot
The Gallatin Christmas Parade is a midday holiday parade through downtown Gallatin that ends with the arrival of Santa Claus.
- Square Fest and Classic Car Showsame spot
Square Fest is a spring arts and crafts festival in downtown Gallatin combined with a classic and antique car show around the square.
- Gallatin Ghost Walk0.1 mi
The Gallatin Ghost Walk is a guided evening walking tour of the courthouse square area in downtown Gallatin, billed by organizers as the most haunted public square in America.