City of Jacksonville lights up the the holiday season with Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and Holiday event in Hemming Park

56 ft. Christmas tree graciously donated by the Sleiman family

Join the City of Jacksonville for a Holiday Event and Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Hemming Park on Wednesday, Dec. 4. The City of Jacksonville thanks the Sleiman family for their generosity and for donating the tree in honor of Eli Sr. and Josephine Sleiman. Hemming Park is proud to host the beautiful, energy-efficient, 56-foot Christmas tree that boasts over 78,000 LED lights, 150 ornaments and has been a staple in Downtown Jacksonville’s holiday traditions for the last 32 years. The Christmas tree lighting will take place during Art Walk to compliment the many, additional holiday themed festivities planned by Downtown Vision, Inc.

WHEN:          Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019 | Art walk: 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. | Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony:6:25 p.m.

WHERE:        Hemming Park, 135 W Monroe St. – 32202