The holiday season is returning to the Palmetto State as the beloved South Carolina State Christmas Tree is set to light up Sunday afternoon.

WASHINGTON (7News) — Christmas is right around the corner, and watching a neighborhood tree lighting is a wonderful way to celebrate the holiday season with your community. In between gift shopping and hanging your stockings with care, here are some Christmas tree lighting events across D.C., Virginia, and Maryland to check out this year.

Michigan Avenue got a whole lot merrier on Friday night. Mayor Brandon Johnson was among the onstage VIPs as thousands of gathered onlookers stood shoulder to shoulder in crowds that stretched down Michigan Avenue at Millennium Park for the lighting of Chicago’s official Christmas tree.

MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) – A man was slashed while walking up Madison Avenue in Midtown Manhattan on Saturday, police said. Police said the incident happened around 10:40 a.m. near 237 Madison Ave., which is located between 37th and 38th streets. A 42-year-old man was walking up the street when he was approached by a person […]

The 53-foot Colorado blue spruce donated by the Holden-Shaddick family in Logan Square will be wrapped with thousands of lights.

TRAVERSE CITY — The Downtown Traverse City Christmas Tree Lighting and Light Parade is happening this weekend. “Be prepared for a lot of festive, vibe and a lot of people who are really interested in being a part of that,” says Sara Klebba,” Downtown Development Authority.

The 53-foot Colorado blue spruce donated by the Holden-Shaddick family in Logan Square will be wrapped with thousands of lights.

Crowds gathered in Downtown St. Louis to enjoy one of the city's iconic holiday traditions: Lighting the Christmas tree at Kiener Plaza.

The tree, a 53-foot Colorado Blue Spruce donated by the Hodlen-Shaddick family, of Logan Square, will shine brightly near the intersection of Michigan Avenue and Washington Street through January 8, 2025.