Smithfield Christmas Tree Lighting

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Hosted by the Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation and the Smithfield Parks & Recreation Department, the Smithfield Christmas Tree Lighting, always held on the first Thursday in December, is when our Town lights up for the holidays!

The Tree Lighting begins with Santa Claus and the Mayor leading a countdown and flipping the switch to light our tree. There are performances from local choruses, bands, and dance groups, fun games and activities provided by local organizations and businesses, and the Candy Cane Lane Dessert Food Truck Rodeo. This event offers something for the entire family to get in the holiday spirit!

As a Main Street America Affiliate™, the Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation is part of a national network of more than 1,200 neighborhoods and communities that share both a commitment to creating high-quality places and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development.

Smithfield is a North Carolina Main Street community, designated by the N.C. Department of Commerce Main Street & Rural Planning Center. The Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation is charged with administering the program at the local level and building public-private partnerships to spur economic development that achieves measurable results such as investment, business growth, and job creation.