Downtown Vancouver Tree Lighting

The Rotary Club of Vancouver presents the annual Community Christmas Tree Lighting from 4-7 p.m. Nov. 27 at the Vancouver waterfront and Esther Short Park. See Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive at the waterfront with a flotilla of Christmas ships, follow a lighted vehicle parade through downtown, and watch the tree light up in Esther Short Park at 6:30 p.m. Browse the Holiday Market at the Hilton Vancouver Washington, right across the street from the park, from 3-8 p.m. Enjoy live music and entertainment on the park’s main stage; take a train ride around the park; get photos with Santa, Grinch and characters from “Frozen;” and savor the Sixth Street Food and Drink Market. Everything is free. Arrive early to park; a $5 donation to the Rotary Club is requested in some lots.