Philadelphia Celebrates the Holidays presented by 6abc | City Hall tree lighting streaming live

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Rick Williams, Cecily Tynan and Alicia Vitarelli will host Philadelphia Celebrates the Holidays December 1 live on 6abc at 7pm and streaming on the 6abc app.

Philadelphia’s Christmas tree at City Hall

It’s Philadelphia’s official start of the holiday season with the lighting of the Christmas tree, supported by NRG.

The massive Concolor silver fir was grown at Yule Tree Farms, a third generation family farm in western New York.

It is the centerpiece of City Hall’s north apron, seasonally named the Wawa Holiday Plaza. There is a Ferris wheel, a trackless train, food vendors and the NRG house where you can learn about NRG products and offers.

There’s a merry-go-round in the courtyard of City Hall and if you venture to Dilworth Park on the west side you can take a spin at Rothman Rink and then warm up and refuel in the cozy Rothman Cabin with its menu of hearty home cooking. Cocktails and hot chocolate and cider.

With thousands of twinkling lights, a reindeer topiary and a huge arbor, Dilworth Park Wintergarden has become a popular selfie spot.

Santa Claus comes to the Winter Garden on December 3, the same day as the Visit Philadelphia Holiday Parade.

It’s a lighted parade featuring lighted floats, cold air balloons and marching bands from eight states.

It begins at 2nd Street and Market Street and heads west to City Hall.

Winter at Dilworth Park

1 S 15th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102

Vacation experience in Philadelphia

Attend the Philadelphia Holiday Parade, streaming live on 6abc, Saturday, December 3, 5 p.m

In its 15th season, the Christmas Village is back at Love Park and City Hall, modeled on an authentic German Christmas market.

Vendors with goods of all kinds are showcased in brand new wooden shacks, with a selection of gifts from clothing to ornaments and everything in between.

Across the street in Dilworth Park, the Made In Philadelphia Market features wares from local artisans.

Look for vendors in the white tents, also with a variety of gift ideas.

Christmas Village in Philadelphia | Facebook | Instagram

1500 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102

From now until 24.12.2022

11 a.m. – 7 p.m. daily

Friday-Saturday until 8 p.m

Christmas Eve until 5 p.m

Made in the Philadelphia Market | Facebook | Instagram

Dilworth Park

1 South 15th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102

Now through January 1, 2023

11 a.m. – 7 p.m. daily

Friday-Saturday until 8 p.m

Christmas Eve until 5 p.m

Airing on 6abc, Sunday 4 December, 12-1pm

Christmas gift shopping is fun and festive at Christmas Village and Made In Philadelphia Market

Holiday Light Shows around Philadelphia

If you’re looking for a Christmassy light show for the family, we have three must-see shows across the city.

The electric spectacle of Franklin Square | Instagram | Facebook

200 N 6th Street, Philadelphia, PA

The show runs through February 26, 2023

Philadelphia Zoo’s LumiNature | Instagram | Facebook

3400 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104

The show runs through January 7, 2023

Deck the Hall Light Show | Instagram | Facebook

1 S 15th St (West side of City Hall), Philadelphia, PA 19102

The show runs through January 1, 2023