Union Square’s 25-Foot Tall Menorah

Celebrate Hanukkah 2016 with the 42nd annual lighting of the 25 foot tall mahogany Bill Graham Menorah in Union Square. This San Francisco tradition, the brainchild of rock and roll concert promoter Bill Graham, begun in 1975.

Lighting ceremonies take place from December 24-31, at approximately 5 pm on most days (Friday is at 3 pm and Saturday is at 7 pm).

Chanukah 2016: Bill Graham Menorah Project
December 24, 2016-January 1, 2017
Union Square, San Francisco
FREE

2016 Schedule

• Sat, Dec 24: 1st Candle Lighting Ceremony at 7 pm
• Sun, Dec 25: Bill Graham Menorah Day
  Event Begins at 2 pm; Candle Lighting Ceremony at 5 pm
  • Bill Graham presents alums to light the Menorah
  • Musical performances by Klezmer Trio and the Dancing Frog
  • Music, Dreidel House & kids crafts activities start at 2 pm
• Mon, Dec 26: 3rd Candle Lighting Ceremony at 5 pm
• Tue, Dec 27: 4th Candle Lighting Ceremony at 5 pm
• Wed, Dec 28: 5th Candle Lighting Ceremony at 5 pm
• Thu, Dec 29: 6th Candle Lighting Ceremony at 5 pm
  • Special Guest Appearance: Lazer Lloyd
• Fri, Dec 30: 7th Candle Lighting Ceremony at 3 pm
• Sat, Dec 31: 8th Candle Grand Finale: Lighting Ceremony at 7 pm