Lighting of Wake Forest

 

2024 Lighting of Wake Forest
Friday, Dec. 6 | 5-8 pm
Centennial Plaza, 301 S. Brooks St.                                                           

You're invited to experience the wonder and magic of the holiday season at the 2024 Lighting of Wake Forest on Friday, Dec. 6! This year's event is scheduled from 5-8 p.m. in Centennial Plaza, 301 S. Brooks St.

Our ceremony will feature the lighting of the Christmas tree and Santa's exciting arrival in a Wake Forest fire truck. 

Please note: Mayor Vivian Jones is scheduled to light the Town’s Christmas tree in Centennial Plaza at approximately 6:15 p.m.

This year's ceremony will feature the lighting of the Christmas tree and Santa's exciting arrival.
 
Be sure to stop and say hello to our sponsors on site! Holding Village will be represented by Lightbridge Academy and Tri-Pointe Homes, Johnson Hyundai of Wake Forest, and the Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce.
 
There will be an opportunity to write your letter for Santa provided by Wake Forest Woman’s Club, a sweet treat sale by Polka Dot Treat Shop, and a chocolate sale by Make Room for Dessert LLC. Ornaments will be sold by The Wake Forest Historical Museum and The Makery will also be in attendance.
 
There will be musical performances by local choral groups.
 
Nothing Bundt Cakes of Wake Forest will also be in attendance passing out free samples!
 

Dining Options 


The following food trucks will be in attendance: Not Just a Fry Guy, Arepa Culture NC, NOMAD Beverage Company, and Little Halos. Please also explore the list of Downtown dining options.
 

Parking

Event parking is available at the Northern Wake Senior Center  and along several side streets and public parking lots in Downtown Wake Forest.                                                                     Public Parking for Lighting of Wake Forest

Accessible parking will be available in the Town Hall parking lot directly across from Piedmont Federal.            

PLEASE NOTE: Some parking lots may appear to be public, when in fact they are private. Read all signage in the parking lot to determine what type of lot you are using. Private lots are intended for business patrons only. 

Thank You To Our Sponsors

Platinum

Professional Touch Paint 

 

Gold
Holding VillageJohnson Hyundai of Wake Forest Wild Birds Unlimited         Warren, Shackleford, & Thomas Attorneys PLLC
    
Silver
Focus Design Builders LLCRE/Max of Wake Forest Wake Forest Federal Savings and Loan

Wake Forest Downtown, Inc.

Wake Forest Downtown (WFD) Inc. is a certified 501(c) (3) non-profit organization that champions the economic health, growth and vitality of Downtown Wake Forest with support from the Town of Wake Forest. WFD’s volunteer Board of Directors are dedicated to increasing the active growth of the core of our community.  

Lighting of Wake Forest
Downtown Development Specialist
919-435-9430
Location

Centennial Plaza
301 S. Brooks St.