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Ghirardelli Square’s 2024 Holiday Lighting Ceremony

Friday, November 29, 2024 - 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE
Ghirardelli Square | 900 North Point St, San Francisco, CA 94109
San Francisco

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Ghirardelli Square

The 2024 holiday photo season has officially arrived! Visit Ghirardelli Square on a festive Christmas night with your loved ones to capture cherished memories with Santa. Enjoy the annual holiday performance by the SF Boys Chorus, singing classic holiday tunes around the fountain in the Main Plaza. Warm up with a cup of peppermint hot cocoa as you experience the magical lighting of the Square and the iconic Ghirardelli sign.

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Cost: FREE
Categories: **Annual Event**, *Top Pick*, Fairs & Festivals, Holiday Festivities, In Person, Kids & Families, San Francisco, Tree + Holiday Lightings, Weekend Events Guide - November 23-26, 2023
Address: 900 North Point St, San Francisco, CA 94109

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