Santa posed for photos after arriving at Lansdale’s tree lighting ceremony on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Lansdale Parks and Recreation)
Dec. 5 ceremony marks start of holiday season
Santa helped spread holiday cheer to Lansdale-area residents on Friday, Dec. 5.
“Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 2025 Tree Lighting! The holiday magic lit up Railroad Plaza as families gathered, carols filled the air, and Santa himself arrived to help light the tree,” said the borough parks and recreation department in a Facebook post.
Santa paused to talk to youngsters during the Lansdale tree lighting ceremony on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Lansdale Parks and Recreation)
A newly installed tree shined next to the Santa House in downtown Lansdale after the town’s tree lighting ceremony on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Lansdale Parks and Recreation)
Kids decorated their own ornaments at the Lansdale tree lighting ceremony on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Lansdale Parks and Recreation)“It was a beautiful way to kick off the season, and we’re so grateful to have shared it with our community.”
Upcoming town events in Lansdale include the 26th annual menorah lighting at 6 p.m. on Dec. 14, also at Railroad Plaza, visiting hours by Santa at the Santa House from 6 to 7 p.m. on Dec. 12 and 19 and from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Dec. 20, and the town Festival of Trees at the former Wells Fargo bank at 210 West Main Street from 4 to 7 p.m. on Dec. 11-13 and Dec. 18-20.
A youngster greeted Santa with a smile during Lansdale’s tree lighting ceremony on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Lansdale Parks and Recreation)
Festive lights decorated a crowded Railroad Plaza in Lansdale during the town’s tree lighting ceremony on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Lansdale Parks and Recreation)
Santa waves from atop a Fairmount Fire Company firetruck as he arrived at Lansdale’s tree lighting ceremony on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Lansdale Parks and Recreation)
Santa welcomed visitors to his house in downtown Lansdale during the town’s tree lighting ceremony on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Lansdale Parks and Recreation)
Free hot chocolate helped spread holiday cheer during the Lansdale tree lighting ceremony on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Lansdale Parks and Recreation)
Lansdale Mayor Garry Herbert thanked sponsors, welcomed visitors and introduced carolers during the town’s tree lighting ceremony on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Lansdale Parks and Recreation)For more information visit www.DiscoverLansdale.org.
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