17,000 Lights at SF’s Embarcadero Center Annual Building Lighting Ceremony (2024)

Submitted by the Event Organizer

Kick off the holiday season at the 38th Annual Building Lighting Ceremony and watch as Embarcadero Center illuminates the San Francisco skyline with 17,000 holiday lights!

38th Annual Building Lighting Ceremony
Thursday, November 21, 2024 | 5:30pm-ish
Embarcadero Center, San Francisco
FREE

Lighting takes place “as the night draws to a close” after the SF’s Embarcadero Center so we expect the lighting to be around 5:30pm or 6pm

Celebrate the official start of the holiday season with the 38th Annual Building Lighting Ceremony at Embarcadero Center! The excitement begins at 4:00pm on Thursday, November 21st, with the Holiday Market.

Join us for a magical evening at our Holiday Market! Dive into the festive spirit as you shop local artisans and retailers, groove to live music, sip on delightful drinks, and savor tasty lite bites. Plus, discover the mystique of tarot readings to add a dash of intrigue to your night! As the night draws to a close, be captivated by the breathtaking sight of Embarcadero Center lighting up the sky with 17,000 dazzling lights outlining the building.

Insider Tip: Arrive early! The first 200 attendees at the Holiday Market (4-6p) will receive a drink token for a complimentary cocktail or mocktail. Plus, the first 300 guests who purchase a drink will be treated to a complimentary caramel apple. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the season!

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.