STAFFORD COUNTY
TREE LIGHTING
• LIVE MUSICAL PERFORMANCES
• PARADE
• FAMILY ACTIVITIES
DATE CHANGE:
FRIDAY, DEC. 8 starting at 6 pm
3rd Annual Tree Lighting
Welcome the holiday season with Stafford County’s 3rd annual Tree Lighting Festival held at the George L. Gordon, Jr. Government Center on Friday, December 8, 2023. Community festivities begin at 6 PM.
The magic of the evening will include holiday musical performances, artisans and crafters, family-friendly activities, food vendors and Santa. Bring your family and friends to celebrate an evening of festive holiday cheer.
Location:
George L. Gordon, Jr. Government Center, 1300 Courthouse Road, Stafford, VA 22554
Parking:
- Parking is available at the VDOT 630 commuter lot with buses running all evening to the event at the government center (ADA bus will be available)
Evening Highlights
- Musical Performances by School Choirs/Bands throughout the evening
- Parade featuring marching band, floats, and other entertainment
- Santa on site for photos and visits
- Tree Lighting
Schedule of events:
6:00 – North Stafford Step Team
6:05 – Widewater Elementary Choir
6:20 – Gayle Middle School Choir
6:35 – Welcome from the Chairman
6:38 – Brooke Point Jazz Band
6:53 – Parade
7:13 – Colonial Forge Choir
7:28 – Tina Hashemi – Jazz Vocalist
7:45 – Lighting of the Tree
8:00 – Tina Hashemi – Jazz Vocalist
8:45 – Holiday Music to Close the Evening
9:00 – Conclusion of event-Happy Holidays!
Stafford County thanks the following sponsors
in partnership with the Stafford EDA
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Additional Sponsors
Food Trucks & Vendors
Manhattan Pizza
Kaziville
Grounds Coffee
Fire Escape Food Truck LLC
Cream To Go
Chapo’s Tacos
Inside Scoop Ice Cream
Empanadas De Mendoza
The Dog House
Funnel Cake Café
Family Food Palace
Mobile Sweets