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Annual Holiday Celebrations

Georgetown University’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Children’s Holiday Party are cherished traditions in our Georgetown community.

Join us on the first Friday of December for an evening of music, community, and fun!

A lit up Christmas tree, topped with a brightly lit white star, stands in front of Healy Hall.

Annual Christmas Tree Lighting

The Georgetown University Christmas Tree is officially lit on the first Friday of December in a university-wide celebration on Healy Lawn.

This festive ceremony, in coordination with the Department of Performing Arts, features holiday music performed by Georgetown’s musical groups, along with hot chocolate and festive snacks.

2024 Christmas Tree Lighting

Featured Performers

The Georgetown Chimes, a group of 15 tenor, baritone, and bass singers, sing in front of Healy Hall with Santa Claus.The Georgetown Chimes
The Georgetown University Concert Choir, a group of about 30 mixed voice singers, perform in front of Healy Hall.GU Concert Choir
A close up of the Georgetown University Chamber Singers, a smaller mixed-voice group, singing in front of Healy HallGU Chamber Singers
The Georgetown Saxatones, a mixed voice singing group, dressed in festive holiday sweaters, sings in front of Healy Hall.Georgetown Saxatones
The Georgetown GraceNotes, an acapella group of about 10 soprano, alto, and tenor singers, perform in front of Healy Hall.Georgetown GraceNotes
The Georgetown Capitol Gs, a mixed voice acapella group perform. Only 6 are pictured. They are wearing Santa hats.Georgetown Capitol Gs
The Georgetown Phantoms, a mixed voice acapella group perform. Only 7 are pictured. They are wearing festive holiday sweaters.Georgetown Phantoms
An illustration that features characters in front of a cartoon illustration of Healy Hall. Characters include a polar bear and penguin dressed in winter wear, a Christmas tree, a wrapped gift, and a reindeer.

Children’s Holiday Party

The Children’s Holiday Party is a family-friendly event in Healy Hall that is fun for children of all ages. Children of faculty and staff are invited to walk through our winter wonderland of sweet treats, play holiday-themed games, and take a photo with our special guest… Santa Claus!