Vancouver Tree Lighting Celebration Downtown

The Vancouver tree lighting celebration presented by Amacon is coming up on Friday, December 6th with free evening of fun for the whole family.

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Vancouver Tree Lighting

Where: Jack Poole Plaza, Vancouver Convention Centre
When: Friday, December 6, 2013 from 5:30pm to 7:00pm
Admission: Free public event

Join host Steve Darling from Global TV for an evening of entertainment including the Sarah McLachlan School of Music, Showstoppers, BC Lions and Felions, Santa and his elves, and more. Enjoy complimentary hot chocolate and cookies supplied by Tableau Bistro Bar and Homer St Cafe and Bar.

This year when you support local charities by purchasing a bulb on the tree you’ll also be entered into a prize draw. Purchase 5 bulbs for $5 or 15 for $10.

Benefitting charities include the CKNW Orphans’ Fund, the Trevor Linden Foundation, Sarah McLachlan School of Music, BC Lions Courage for Kids, Honour House Society, Canada Company, Empty Stocking Fund, and Lasting M.A.G.I.C. Society. In the last six years the Vancouver Tree Lighting Celebration has raised over $650,000 for local causes.