City of Albany Tree Lighting
Saturday, December 5, 2026
- Time
- 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Venue
- Academy Park, Albany, NY, 12207
Christmas time is here! Join us and Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan for the tree lighting ceremony at Academy Park, across the street from City Hall on Friday December 5 from 5pm – 7pm. The ceremony kicks off with a concert by Albany High School’s Albanettes and Troubadours, beginning at 5:00pm. Enjoy FREE take home holiday craft bags and refreshments from Cider Belly Donuts, La Empanada Llama and Albany High School Abrookin Center Culinary students. Experience our Winter Wonderland photo opportunities throughout the park.
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Venue
Academy Park
24 Eagle Street
Albany, NY
12207
Dates
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