Perkasie Tree Lighting 2026

America’s Oldest Tree Lighting Ceremony is scheduled for 5pm-8pm on Saturday December 5th, 2026  

Perkasie’s ceremony began in 1909 and 2026 will mark its 118^th year. It was officially recognized as the oldest in the US in 2015, when it was read into the Congressional Record by Congressman Michael Fitzpatrick. 

Families will enjoy a traditional evening out, with Holiday music, food and fun.  Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus will arrive on a Perkasie Electric Truck to light the Christmas tree at 7pm and one lucky child will be chosen to climb on the stage to help Santa light the tree; bring a non-perishable food item for Pennridge FISH to enter the drawing. Drawing at 6:30pm. SANTA ARRIVES AT 7:00PM