Christmas Tree of Hope – Hess St. BIA Tree Lighting
Friday, November 20, 2026
TREE LIGHTING
at Hess St. BIA
From 5 p.m. Tree lighting at dusk
A street full of music. A tree full of light.
A community coming together for Hamilton’s children.
Save the date
Friday, November 20
2026
Come together
Join us from 5 p.m.
Tree-lighting ceremony at dusk
Meet us here
Hess St. BIA
Hamilton, Ontario
Let’s light up the season
A little Christmas magic.
A whole lot of community.
Join the Rotary Club of Hamilton and Hess St. BIA for the Christmas Tree of Hope lighting on November 20. Bring the family, enjoy the music and share the countdown as the tree comes to life.
We’ll be there from 5 p.m., with the tree-lighting ceremony at dusk. Santa, the mayor, Rotarians and neighbours from across Hamilton will come together to celebrate the season.
Your evening at Hess St.
01
Music in the street
A live band brings the festive soundtrack to the celebration.
02
Live on the air
Y108 and Energy 95.3 broadcast from the event.
03
The moment we light the tree
Gather with Santa, the mayor and our Rotary team for the tree-lighting countdown at dusk.
Live from the celebration
Two Hamilton stations. One festive evening.
Share a little joy
Help make Christmas
brighter for a child.
Bring a new, unwrapped toy for Operation Santa Claus, or make a donation to the Rotary Children’s Fund. Your generosity helps put gifts into the hands of children across Hamilton.
Before you head out
Dress for an outdoor evening.
The celebration takes place on the street at Hess St. BIA.
Keep this page handy.
The exact gathering point and any additional event details will be posted here as they’re confirmed.
More ways to give.
Find a toy drop-off location or organize a corporate toy drive.