Holiday Tree Lighting & Parade
2025 EVENT DETAILS
Saturday, November 29th
6:30pm Parade starts, 7:15pm Tree Lighting
Small Business Saturday- Shop Local Businesses from 10am-6pm!
Rain Date: Sunday, November 30th, Tree Lighting ONLY
Kick off the holiday season with an evening of festive lights and holiday cheer as the Branford Parks, Recreation, & Senior Services Department invites everyone to the Annual Tree Lighting & Parade on the Branford Town Green. This year the parade will kick off at 6:30 PM from Branford High School and march down East Main & Main Street, concluding with the tree lighting on the town green. All are welcomed to line the parade route.
Those who would like to join in on the fun and participate in the parade, carrying a festive banner, creating a float, or wearing holiday costumes, are required to submit our parade participation form. Forms must be received no later than Friday, November 21, 2025. All marchers MUST adhere to all parade rules.
"Small Business Saturday" - SHOP LOCAL BRANFORD! From 10a-6p, shop local in town leading up to the parade!
Make sure to bring a non-perishable food item too to benefit the Branford Food Council. HELP US FILL THE CARTS!
For more information, visit BranfordRecreation.org or call 203-488-8304
VIEW THE 2025 EVENT PRESS RELEASE HERE