Lighting of Wake Forest

You’re invited to experience the wonder and magic of the holiday season during the annual Lighting of Wake Forest. Presented by Wake Forest Downtown, Inc. (WFD), the event is scheduled on Friday, Dec. 6, from 5-8 p.m. in and around Centennial Plaza, 301 S. Brooks St., and along East Owen Avenue.

Please note: Mayor Vivian Jones is scheduled to light the Town’s 30-foot-tall Christmas tree in Centennial Plaza at approximately 6:20 p.m.

Throughout the evening, attendees will enjoy musical performances along the South Brooks Street performance stage (situated adjacent to Centennial Plaza) by choral groups from Wake Forest iSTEM Elementary School, Heritage Elementary, and School of Rock Wake Forest, while East Owen Avenue will be the site of roving LED performers and these food trucks: Not Just a Fry Guy, Arepa Culture NC, NOMAD Beverage Company, and Little Halos.

Nothing Bundt Cakes of Wake Forest will also be onsite giving away free samples while supplies last.

In addition, the Lighting of Wake Forest will feature the arrival of Santa Claus, an opportunity for kids to write a letter for Santa provided by the Wake Forest Woman’s Club, a sweet treat sale by Polka Dot Treat Shop, a Christmas ornament sale by the Wake Forest Historical Museum, and a chocolate sale by Make Room for Dessert LLC. Representatives from The Makery will also be in attendance.

The following sponsors have generously contributed to the 2024 Lighting of Wake Forest: Platinum Sponsor: Professional Touch Paint. Gold Sponsors: Holding Village; Johnson Hyundai of Wake Forest; Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce; Warren, Shackleford & Thomas Attorneys; and Wild Birds Unlimited. Silver Sponsors: Focus Design Builders; Hounds Town; Re/Max Hometown Wake Forest; Piedmont Federal Bank; and Ting Internet.

The Lighting of Wake Forest is free and open to the public. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/LightingWF or contact Downtown Development Specialist Camryn Gutierrez at 919-435-9430 or [email protected]. 

For a complete listing of Wake Forest’s holiday events, visit https://bit.ly/TistheSeasonWF.