Encinitas, Calif. Tree Lighting

Saturday, December 2, 2023, 5 p.m.

Lumberyard Courtyard
Coast Highway 101
Encinitas, CA
(760) 633-2760
cityofencinitas.org

The City of Encinitas annual Encinitas Holiday Parade launches with the Tree Lighting Ceremony and Santa in the Lumberyard (near Starbucks) on Coast Highway 101 at 5 p.m. Logistics- Free shuttle service will be offered at locations near I-5. To avoid congestion, come early and stay late, enjoying nearby shops and restaurants.

After the tree lighting ceremony held on Saturday, the parade launches at 5:30 p.m. from D Street to J Street on Coast Highway.

Heritage Tree Lighting 

406 4th Street
Encinitas, CA 92024
encinitashistoricalsociety.org

Heritage Tree, a city designated 86' tall towering Norfolk Island pine tree, is lit at Moonlight Beach. Covered in LED lights during the holidays it was planted in 1952 by John & Peter Danforth as a Mother's Day gift for their Mother Jane. Enjoy the tree lighting (tree lit at 5:30 p.m.), along with some hot apple cider!

ENCINITAS Holiday Events

Heritage Tree
4th & C Street
Encinitas, CA
encinitas101.com

Downtown Encinitas Mainstreet Association (DEMA) presents Heritage Tree. DEMA ceremony varies.

Other events throughout the year in Encinitas include the annual sports festival in May and the summer concerts in the park. Other events throughout the year in Encinitas include the popular Easter Egg Hunt held in the spring.

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.