Dadeland Mall kicks off the holiday season with the 2nd Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, 1st snowfall of the season and The Salvation Army of Miami-Dade Red Kettle Kick-Off!

Ring in the season at Dadeland Mall’s Tree Lighting Ceremony in the Fashion Wing near Tesla. The Tree Lighting celebration will include an array of family-friendly entertainment, with bites, holiday treats, arts & crafts, characters, and The Salvation Army brass band festive performance & Red Kettle Kickoff.

The 1st 100 children in line will receive a holiday gift bag! PLUS enjoy the first Nightly Snowfall of the season.

TREE LIGHTING SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

• HOLIDAY GIFT BAG GIVEAWAY – starting at 6:00PM - Check-in at Simon table in Fashion Wing, 1st level.
• FESTIVITIES - 6:00 – 8:00 PM Fashion Wing near Tesla. Enjoy hot cocoa station, bites & treats, activities, holiday arts & crafts, and characters all from local in mall vendors. The Salvation Army’s bell-ringing season will begin with the Red Kettle Kick-Off.
• STAGE ENTERTAINMENT 6:00 – 8:00 PM Fashion Wing near Tesla. Festive show by The Salvation Army brass band performing popular holiday carols.
• 7:00 - 7:30 PM - Tree Lighting Countdown begins. Get ready for Santa to flip

RSVP at the website link.

Before the Tree Lighting Ceremony starts at 6PM - Santa invites everyone to visit the Santa set in Center Court in their holiday best to make magical memories with your family and have photos taken with Santa (photo packages available for purchase). You can also reserve your spot for Santa photos before the event starts!