Description
Capital Tree Lighting Ceremony and Holiday Festival. The Tree Lighting will be on December 8th at 6:15 pm but events on the State Capitol grounds will begin at 5 pm. The Festivities begin with musical performances and children’s activities. The Governor and First Gentleman will light the state tree at approximately 6:15 during the traditional ceremony on the south plaza. After the ceremony, visitors are invited inside the Capitol for an open house to take in the Raleigh Garden Club’s decorations. Date and time subject to change depending on Governor’s schedule.










