Shine On Madison Lighting Ceremony
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Elizabeth Link Peace Park 452 State St., Madison, Wisconsin 53711
Madison Central Business Improvement District
Peace Park lit up for the holidays.
A past Shine on Madison tree lighting ceremony.
media release: Madison’s Central Business Improvement District (BID) invites the entire community downtown for the return of Shine On Madison, kicking off with the tree lighting ceremony at Lisa Link Peace Park on Saturday, November 22. Celebrate the holiday season as we turn on festive lighting and décor on State Street, Capitol Square and King Street. This fun event is the perfect pre-Thanksgiving activity for the whole family. Event runs 4-6pm with our lighting ceremony taking place at 5pm!
The event will include:
- Free coffee, hot chocolate, and cookies (while supplies last)
- A special visit by Santa
- Performances by Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra (WYSO)'s Brass Ensemble
- Appearances by UW-Madison's Badger Women's Basketball Team!
- The Don's Home Furniture S'Mores Lounge
The lights are on through Dec. 24.
Other events:
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
November 28-30
State St, King St, Capitol Square
Holiday activities including the FREE shopping gift bags filled with goodies, and shopping specials from downtown businesses, live music, special performances from Kids in the Rotunda, and more.
Find Holiday Open House Details here!
Find business specials here
WINDOW DECOR SCAVENGER HUNT
November 23 - December 24
State St, King St, Capitol Square
Downtown businesses will hide gingerbread ornaments in their window displays for you to find! Find them all and you can be entered to win prizes. Beginning on November 23, pick up your scavenger hunt card at the Downtown Visitor Center at 452 State St., open 11am-5pm daily.
SANTA ON STATE
Bring the whole family downtown on select dates to share in the magic of the season with the big man himself. FREE Santa visits (127 State St.).
- Fri. 11/28, 12-3pm
- Sun. 11/30, 12-3pm
- Sat. 12/6, 2-5pm
- Sat. 12/13, 2:30-5pm
HOT COCOA CRAWL
December 7, 1-4pm
Taste samples of a variety of hot cocoa flavors at some of your favorite downtown businesses while you
COOKIE WALK
December 14, 1-4pm
You'll enjoy cookie samples and cookie decorating demonstrations at participating businesses in the district. Participating businesses will offer a sale, special or featured item.
HOLIDAY CAROLERS
The Holiday Carolers are volunteer singing groups who will stroll State Street and the Capitol Square to serenade visitors. Caroling groups will start at Peace Park.
Saturday, December 6
11am-1pm - Capitol Chordsmen
1pm-3pm - Madison Youth Choirs
Saturday, December 13
1pm-3pm - The Ambulatones
Saturday, December 20
11am-1pm - Stoughton High School Madrigal Singers
1pm-3pm - Philharmonic Chorus of Madison
Shine On Madison is brought to you by Madison Gas & Electric, Steve Brown Apartments, Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison, Don’s Home Furniture, Fortune Favors, The Bayside Fund, Event Essentials, The Block 100 Foundation and Madison's Central Business Improvement District (BID).
ABOUT MADISON’S CENTRAL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (BID)
The BID represents more than 360 businesses and 250 property owners. It is dedicated to supporting the economic vitality, safety and vibrancy of downtown Madison. We serve the greater State Street, Capitol Square and First Settlement district, working collaboratively with property owners, small businesses and city stakeholders to make downtown Madison the best place to shop, dine, work, live and explore. As a special assessment district, we provide important services, including marketing, public programming, small business support and storefront advocacy to ensure a thriving downtown.
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