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Macy's Union Square Great Tree & Ice Rink
San Francisco, CA · Holiday
- When
- November 13, 2026 – January 1, 2027
- Where
- Union Square, Geary St & Powell St · San Francisco · CA
- Cost
- Not confirmed
- Status
- Approximate: based on past editions, not announced yet
An 83-foot Christmas tree strung with tens of thousands of LED lights anchors Union Square's holiday season alongside an outdoor ice rink each winter. Macy's has sponsored the display for decades as downtown San Francisco's signature holiday fixture.
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An 83-foot Christmas tree strung with tens of thousands of LED lights anchors Union Square's holiday season alongside an outdoor ice rink each winter.
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