‘Tis the season to kick off the holidays. Nashville will soon get a little brighter with the lighting of the city's 30-ft Norway spruce at Public Square Park.

Attend the annual lighting ceremony on Friday, Dec. 1 at 5:30 p.m. to see 5,500 lights illuminate the tree. The event will also feature performances by the Andrew Jackson Elementary School choir + singer and actress Grace Leer.

Bonus: Bring an unwrapped toy for the MNPD's Christmas Basket Program.

Looking for other tree lighting ceremonies? These local and regional events will have you feeling festive.

Christmas at the Capitol, 600 Dr. M.L.K. Jr. Blvd. | Monday, Nov. 27 at 5:30 p.m.
Lipscomb University’s Lighting of the Green | Tuesday, Nov. 28 at 4 p.m., followed by Amy Grant and friends at 6 p.m.
National Museum of African American Music | Tuesday, Nov. 28 at 6:30 p.m.
Hermitage, 3700 James Kay Ln. | Thursday, Nov. 30 at 6:15 p.m.
Murfreesboro, 225 West College St. | Friday, Dec. 1 at 5:30 p.m.
Downtown Franklin | Friday, Dec. 1 at 6 p.m.
Goodlettsville, City Hall | Friday, Dec. 1 at 6 p.m.
Nolensville, Town Hall | Friday, Dec. 1 at 7 p.m.
La Vergne, Veterans Memorial Park | Saturday, Dec. 2 at 5 p.m.
Hendersonville, 151 E. Main St. | Sunday, Dec. 3 at 4 p.m. (after the parade)