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Intown Concord to Host Concord Tree Lighting during Midnight Merriment!🎄
Concord, NH — Midnight Merriment is returning to downtown Concord on Friday, December 4th from 5:00 pm until Midnight! Shop until you drop while enjoying the lights and sounds of the holidays and supporting local businesses. There will be s’mores, cocoa, music, and more!
This year, Intown Concord is excited to announce that the Concord Holiday Tree Lighting will take place on the same night as Midnight Merriment on December 4th. Join Santa on City Plaza as he leads the countdown to light the tree at 5:30 pm and kick off the night’s festivities.
After many wonderful years planning both the Tree Lighting and the Christmas Parade, The Grange has decided to dissolve. Moving forward, the Tree Lighting will be hosted by Intown Concord, and the Christmas Parade will be hosted by the Eagles Club. While the Christmas Parade won't be happening this year, the Eagles Club is planning to bring it back in 2027.
Celebrating 33 years, Midnight Merriment is the quintessential New England holiday tradition! Marking the start of the holiday season, event-goers pack sidewalks, squares, shops, and restaurants, spreading holiday cheer and goodwill. While certain elements of the Tree Lighting, like the fireworks and horse and buggy rides, will be discussed in upcoming years, you can count on free s’mores, hot cocoa, and community fun!
New this year, there will also be a holiday trolley running from 5 pm to 9 pm, looping from Kimball Jenkins to The League of NH Craftsman Gallery, with stops along Main Street at the New Hampshire State House and Arts Alley - where Santa photos will happen! This is a free and festive trolley open to the public.
The Tree Lighting formerly was held on the Friday after Thanksgiving, so please be sure to mark your calendars with this date change.
For more information about Midnight Merriment and the Tree Lighting, visit www.intownconcord.org. For questions regarding the Christmas Parade, please contact the Eagles Club of Concord.