Did you know Perkasie is home to the oldest tree lighting ceremony in the U.S.? Since 1909, the annual event has brought holiday cheer to families near and far.

The 118th tree lighting ceremony will take place on December 5, 2026, and feature a variety of activities and attractions:

• 2026 Perkasie ornaments for sale by the Perkasie Town Improvement Association on N. 7th Street
• Live aerial acrobatic display in the Penn Community Bank parking lot by AcroDynamics
• Activities and giveaways from event sponsors and local organizations all along 7^th Street
• Antique Wagon Rides at 8^th & Market
• Food Trucks in the Shelly’s lot
• Horse & Carriage Rides presented by Davis Feed Mill on 7th Street
• Live music from Mike Greer & Co., performing under the big tent
• Nostalgic Train Display at the Perkasie Electric Co. building, presented by the Perkasie Model Railroad Club
• RE:VIVALS Block Party and Soup Kitchen
• Strolling carolers with WeSing4All
• Stilt walkers
• Giant inflatable igloo
• Highland Cows at 6th & Market
• Historic porch photos on Market Street
• Live store window dioramas on N. 7^th Street
• “Love Bus” at Shine Yoga Studio (6th & Market)
• Photos with Santa after he lights the tree, resented by RE/MAX 440

Local restaurants will also be open. Bring a nonperishable food item for Pennridge FISH; the winner’s name, to be announced at 6 p.m., will get to help Santa light the Christmas tree (following his arrival on a Perkasie Electric truck).

Note: This event draws thousands of visitors; plan to arrive early.