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Union Square’s 2024 Chanukah Festival: 6th Night

Monday, December 30, 2024 - 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE
Union Square Park | Geary and Powell, San Francisco, CA

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Union Square’s 2024 Chanukah Festival: 25-Foot-Tall Menorah (Dec. 25-Jan 2)

Lighting it up since 1975! This is our 49th Year!  The First Giant Public Menorah outside of Israel has inspired thousands of Menorahs around the world!

Chanukah In Union Square Dec 25th – Jan 2nd

  • The 1st Lighting: Wednesday, Dec 25th
  • Bill Graham Menorah Day is Sunday, Dec 29th!

Union Square Menorah Lighting Schedule:
December 25th through January 2nd 2024 / 5785 Schedule

Wednesday, December 25th
3:30 pm Gathering & Live Music
5:00 pm 1st Lighting Ceremony

Thursday, December 26th
5:00 pm 2nd Lighting Ceremony

Friday, December 27th
2:30 pm 3rd Lighting Ceremony

Saturday, December 28th
8:30 pm 4th Lighting Ceremony

Sunday, December 29th 
“Bill Graham Menorah Day”
2:00 pm – 6:00 pm: 5th Lighting Ceremony
2:00-4:45 pm: Dreidel House Kids Crafts
2:00 pm: Children’s Entertainment
3:00 pm: Live Music TBA
4:45 pm: Menorah Lighting Ceremony honoring George Zimmer, Friends of Bill, dignitaries and special guests!
🎉 FREE EVENT!
4:30 pm Gathering & Music
5:00 pm 5th Lighting Ceremony

Monday, December 30th
5:00 pm 6th Lighting Ceremony

Tuesday, December 31st
5:00 pm 7th Lighting Ceremony

Wednesday, January 1st
4:00 p.m. Gathering & *Live Music*
5:00 pm 8th Lighting Ceremony honoring the Russian Speaking Jewish Community featuring live music

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: **Annual Event**, *Top Pick*, Fairs & Festivals, Hanukkah, In Person, San Francisco, Tree + Holiday Lightings
Address: Geary and Powell, San Francisco, CA

Monday, December 30, 2024

9:00 am   Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)  FREE*
*Free from 9-10am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; otherwise non-resident admission is $12 - $16 depending on the season. San Francisco residents are always free with valid ID
10:00 am   SF’s Civil War Era Fort’s Film Series (Final Day)  FREE
2:00 pm   30% Off Tix to ‘Deep Inside Tonight!’ feat. The Kinsey Sicks at NCTC (Dec. 4 – Jan. 5)  $40.50*
*Get 30% off tickets w/ secret code FUN30 at nctcsf.org - Promo code is valid on all tickets except already-discounted tickets for students/educators/seniors/veterans.
6:00 pm   SF Arcade Bar “Emporium” 8 Free Game Tokens for “Industry Night” (Every Monday)  FREE*
*8 free game tokens if you are part of the "industry"
7:00 pm   Oakland’s Brand New “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)  FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
7:00 pm   “Motown On Mondays” DJ Night (Madrone Art Bar)  FREE*
*Free before 8pm; $5 after
7:00 pm   CANCELED: SF’s “Wurst Drag Trivia” (Every Monday)  FREE
7:15 pm   Monday Night Free Comedy Showt at SF’s Newest Comedy Club (The Function)  FREE*
*Limited Free Tickets. Otherwise Get 50% Off Tickets w/ code FUNCHEAP - GA starts at $12.51 (fee included) instead of $22.51
7:30 pm   The Marsh’s Online Storytelling Night (Every Monday)  FREE*
*Everything is FREE. But feel FREE to make a donation through our tip jar to support and sustain The Marsh and MarshStream performers.
8:00 pm   Mirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond w/ $5 Drinks (SF)  FREE*
*free tickets, RSVP to ensure a spot, 21+
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