Embarcadero Center Lighting Ceremony & Fireworks

Four iconic buildings will light up with 17,000 holiday lights, along with fireworks bursting in the sky and a magical ice skating show. The Building Lighting Ceremony at Embarcadero Center is a San Francisco tradition and the official start of the holiday season in the City.

33rd Building Lighting Ceremony & Carnival
Friday, November 22, 2019 | 4 pm-7 pm
Embarcadero Center, San Francisco
FREE

The festivities begin at 4 pm with a family fun carnival which will include Santa and Mrs. Claus, face painters, arts & crafts, cookie decorating plus much more.

At 6 pm, head over to the Holiday Ice Rink at Embarcadero Center presented by Hawaiian Airlines for the Building Lighting Ceremony and enjoy a special performance by Snoopy and the PEANUTS™ gang.

End the night with a magical firework display and Embarcadero Center illuminating the San Francisco skyline.