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Lighting on the Sonoma Plaza 2024

Saturday, November 23, 2024 - 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE
The Historic Sonoma Plaza | 453 1st St E, Sonoma, CA

Event Details

Experience Sonoma Valley
It’s the brightest evening in Sonoma Wine Country as we celebrate the Lighting of the Sonoma Plaza 2024 with food, wine, beer, music and thousands of bright lights.
Local performers, food vendors, and making sure that the holiday tree is lit with the power and energy of the community.
Performances by:
Tri-County Pomo Dancers
El Verano School Singers
Grupo Folklorico Quetzalen
Sonoma Conservatory of Dance
The Cork Pullers
The Soul Section
Join us for live music, cider, cookies and food trucks from 5-8PM. FREE!
Come down for some holiday cheer and then enjoy dinner around the Plaza while kicking off your holiday shopping, or just check in with friends and family.

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.


Cost: FREE
Categories: *Top Pick*, Eating & Drinking, In Person, Kids & Families, Live Music, Outdoors, Tree + Holiday Lightings
Venue: The Historic Sonoma Plaza
Address: 453 1st St E, Sonoma, CA

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