Holiday Tree Lighting – Truckee 2023
It is here! Tthe beginning of the holiday season for the greater Truckee – North Lake Tahoe area.
Yes, Thanksgiving isn’t until next week, but why wait for fun to begin?
If you are looking for a way to get into the holiday mood, check out the annual “Bud Fish” Truckee Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony this Friday, November 17, 2023 in downtown historic Truckee, California!
Ready to get into the holiday mood? Going to a holiday tree lighting event is one way to get into the swing the upcoming season!
While the North Lake Tahoe – Truckee area will have several tree lighting events, this is the first one of the season!
It is a great way to enjoy some holiday fun in downtown historic Truckee with the lighting of the Bud Fish Christmas Tree, along with a visit from Santa, hot chocolate and caroling.
This 40+ year tradition will begin around 4 p.m. when over 600 elementary school children will decorate the Christmas trees that will line historic downtown Truckee on Donner Pass Road.
Santa will arrive in style with the help of the Truckee Fire Department’s antique fire truck and they will end up in front of the Bud Fish Tree for the annual Lighting Ceremony, which should happen at 5:20 p.m. (always arrive early so you don’t miss out on the countdown)!
One of the great things I love about living in a smaller community are our local events and their personal connection to them.
You may not know why this event is called the “Bud Fish” Tree Lighting event.
The naming of this event followed the death of Bud Fish, a charter member of the local Rotary Club of Truckee, and a longtime resident of Truckee, California.
Each year Bud, who was a forester, would see to it that Fibreboard provided the holiday Christmas Tree for the downtown Truckee area.
He would assemble a crew of volunteers to put up the tree and decorate it.
After his passing, the Rotary Club of Truckee secured, planted, and dedicated a permanent Christmas Tree in historic downtown Truckee in his memory.
For many that attend this annual event, who watch the Truckee holiday tree light-up, it becomes so much more than twinkling lights and tinsel!
Here are the event details:
Holiday Tree Lighting – Truckee 2023
- Where: At the Bud Fish Tree located in front of the Train Depot in downtown historic Truckee, California
- When: Friday, November 17, 2023, starting at 4:15 p.m. Street Tree decorating begins
4:30 p.m. - Tree Lighting Ceremony begins 5:20 p.m.* Times are approximate, and if you don’t want to miss out on the fun, so give yourself plenty of time for parking and arrive early!
- Cost: FREE
- Weather: It will be cold with temperatures in the low 40’s – high 30’s this evening, so dress warm!
- For more information on upcoming events in downtown Truckee check out www.HistoricTruckee.com
Don’t forget to check out the Truckee holiday tree lighting ceremony in downtown historic Truckee, California this Friday, November 17, 2023!
Looking for more holiday events?
- Do’t forget the Annual An Elegant Affair, at the Boat Works Mall in downtown Tahoe City, CA will also happen on Friday, November 17, 2023 beginning at 6:30 p.m.
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Holiday Tree Lighting – Truckee 2023
It’s a big weekend in the greater Truckee and North Lake Tahoe area if you’re hoping to see Santa!
It’s that time of year to celebrate the holidays! 
The Rotary Club of Tahoe City and the Tahoe City Public Utility District are able to put this annual event on with a lot of help from the local community. Special thanks to: Sierra Sun, SaveMart, Tahoe Truckee Lumber, Geared for Games, Cafe Zenon, The Tahoe City Winter Sports Park, The Truckee Highway Patrol, The Placer County Sheriff’s Department, and the North Tahoe Fire Department.
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Don’t forget to dress in layers. Our weather forecast is for sunshine and daytime temperatures in the mid 50’s to 60 degrees. Warm in the sunshine, cool in the shade!
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