PIER 39’s Free Tree Lighting Show w/ 60′ Tall Tree (Xmas Eve 2023)
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Pier 39 | Pier 39, The Embarcadero, San Francisco CA
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PIER 39’s Free Tree Lighting Show w/ 60′ Tall Tree (2023-24)
The Holidays are HapPIER at PIER 39! Get into the spirit of the Season at PIER 39 while shopping, dining and strolling The PIER.
An awe-inspiring Christmas tree has welcomed millions of visitors at the Entrance Plaza of PIER 39 every Holiday season since 1983 (except 2020), becoming a not-to-be-missed San Francisco Holiday tradition.
Come enjoy our enjoy our 60′ live Christmas Tree that “comes to life” and performs nightly every half hour from 5 – 10pm now through January 7, 2024.
Synchronized to Holiday music with specialty lights and ornaments, it transforms into a kaleidoscope of swirling colors and songs, adorned with thousands of glittering specialty lights and ornaments. At the end of each performance the tree magically returns to a static, elegant, traditional Christmas tree.
About the PIER 39 Christmas Tree for 2023/24
- Harvested from Carlton Christmas Tree Farm in Burney, California
- 50 year old White Fir
- It is 60 feet tall and over 13,000 pounds
- Over 15,000 energy-efficient LED lights and 500 ornaments adorn the tree
- It takes the PIER 39 Environmental Services Team over 3 weeks to decorate the tree
- It is put into place with a crane
- Get flat-rate $10 parking for up to five hours (nightly from 5-10p) if you reserve in advance.
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How to Get $10 Flat Fee Parking at PIER 39 (for up to 5 Hours)
From now through January 7, 2024, take advantage of our special Holiday parking rate of a $10 flat fee daily from 5-10pm so you can come to PIER 39 for Holiday shopping, dining and to see our 60′ live Christmas Tree “come to life” and perform nightly, every half-hour from 5-10pm!
Reservations must be made in advance, cannot be combined with any other parking offers.
One-Hour Free Parking Validation (Dining Discount)
Visitors who dine at participating full-service restaurants at PIER 39 can receive one hour of free validated parking in the PIER 39 Garage. Participating restaurants include: Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., Crab House, Eagle Cafe, Fog Harbor Fish House, Hard Rock Cafe, Luau Lounge Tiki Bar, Pier Market Seafood Restaurant, Players Sports Grill & Arcade, Swiss Louis Italian & Seafood Restaurant, Taco Cantina and Wipeout Bar & Grill.
Please make your server aware before receiving bill.
Public Transportation
If you’re already in San Francisco, hop on MUNI’s historic F-Line trolley cars or the 8-Bayshore, 30-Stockton, 39-Coit, 47-Van Ness (temporarily suspended) or 49-Van Ness/Mission buses. San Francisco’s famous cable cars drop off just a few short blocks from The PIER. Visit 511.org or call 888.500.INFO or 511 on your mobile phone.
For Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) information, visit bart.gov or call 888.500.INFO or 511 on your mobile phone.
Travel by train and use the Capitol Corridor’s dedicated bus service from Emeryville into San Francisco. Visit www.capitolcorridor.org to plan your trip.
Travel with Blue & Gold Fleet on San Francisco Bay Ferry to/from: Alameda/Oakland, Vallejo, Sausalito, Harbor Bay, Richmond, South San Francisco, Oracle Park and Chase Center. Visit blueandgoldfleet.com.
PIER 39 Holiday Deals
Now through the month of December, our merchants are offering some special deals to make your holiday shopping extra sweet! As you are making progress through your Holiday gift list, here are a few ideas from our shops on PIER 39.
Aquarium of the Bay
If you spend $25 (before tax) at the Aquarium of the Bay store, you can receive a free mask while supplies last. Their Yoga Wear Package (leggings & bra) and a Silo Water Bottle is now on sale for a combined total of $44.99 while supplies last (savings of $34.99)!Spice & Tea Exchange
Guests get a free spin prize wheel if they spend $60 or more. You can win a free bag of tea, sugar, or spices!KWAK
Select ducks are 5 for $12 and 3 for $10. Visit in store for more info!Solve It
Solve It is offering 20% off select products. Visit in store for more info!The Fudgery
Buy 3 slices of fudge and get 1 free at The Fudgery!Vanishing Magic Shop
You can buy ANY 2 Tricks for $60 or ANY 4 Tricks for $99!Fun Food Factory & Aunt Fanny’s Pretzels
Buy two items and get third item (equal or lessor value) free!Marine Mammal Center
Check out the Marine Mammals Holiday Shopping Guide! All proceeds help support marine mammals and ocean conservation.Blue & Gold Fleet
Family Pack discounts are available at the Blue & Gold Box Office or you can use promo code BGF5 during the month of December for $5 off every ticket purchased through their website.PIER 39 Parking
From now through January 7, 2024, take advantage of our special Holiday Parking rate of a $10 flat fee daily from 5-10pm. Reservations must be made in advance and cannot be combined with any other parking offers. To make your reservation, click here!Holiday Deals are valid through 12/31/2023 and are subject to availability. Offers may change without notice. No cash value. Thank you.
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*, Christmas, Holiday Shopping, In Person, Kids & Families, Sponsored, Tree + Holiday Lightings
