Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration & Drone Show
The community is invited Sunday, November 23, 2025 for one of New Albany’s most cherished traditions, the Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration & Drone Show! This free, family-friendly event brings neighbors together to ring in the season with joy, laughter, and plenty of holiday cheer. The magic begins with Santa's grand arrival at 3:00pm in Market Square!
Enjoy live entertainment on the big stage, meet real reindeer, watch an ice sculptor in action, and be dazzled by balloon twisters, face painters, glitter tattoos, caricature artists, and photo stations. Take a cozy horse-drawn carriage ride through Market Square before dusk. Get your picture with Santa, and don’t forget to drop your letters in the big red mailbox at the library for express delivery to the North Pole!
Guests can enjoy festive photo opportunities with roaming characters like the Grinch, Elsa, and her friends from the Frozen series. This year, we’re thrilled to welcome Brutus Buckeye and the OSU Cheer Team, courtesy of The Raines Group, bringing Buckeye spirit to the heart of the holiday fun.
Delicious bites and festive drinks are available for purchase from local restaurants and food trucks.
At approximately 5:40 PM, Mayor Spalding will lead the countdown to light the tree, then the night sky will come alive with a spectacular holiday-themed drone light show that’s sure to wow all ages.
| ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE | |
| 3:00pm - 5:30pm | Get your selfie with Santa! |
| 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Kid DJ Matt Ryan |
| 4:15pm - 4:30pm | New Albany Middle School Theatre |
| 4:30pm - 4:45pm | The Irwin Academy of Irish Dance |
| 4:45pm – 5:00pm | Broadway Bound Dance Centre |
| 5:00pm - 5:15pm | New Albany Ballet Company |
| 5:15pm - 5:30pm | Princesses Elsa and Anna from Frozen |
| 5:30pm - 5:40pm | Tree Lighting with the Mayor |
| 5:40pm | Holiday Drone Light Show! |
Food Trucks
Tortilla Street Food
Fun'l Frenzy
Cotton Sugar Co.
Woolson Spice Company
Event occurs rain or shine
Please do not bring pets for the safety of your pet and the children and families attending.
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Event Sponsors
MARQUEE SPONSOR
SANTA STATION SPONSOR
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LIVE REINDEER CORRAL SPONSOR
ICE SCULPTURE DEMO SPONSOR
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BIG CHAIR PHOTO STATION SPONSORSHIP
BALLOON TWISTER TENT SPONSOR
CARICATURE ARTIST TENT SPONSOR
FACE PAINTER TENT SPONSOR
GLITTER TATTOO TENT SPONSOR
AIR DANCER SPONSOR
Date and Time
Sunday Nov 23, 2025
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM EST
Location
Market Square
New Albany, OH 43045
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Contact Information
Emily Manter 614-855-4400
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Printed courtesy of www.newalbanychamber.com/ – Contact the New Albany Chamber of Commerce for more information.
PO Box 202, New Albany, OH 43054 – (614) 855-4400 – info@newalbanychamber.com