Celebration includes live entertainment, Saint Paul Winter Carnival, fireworks and holiday movie

Union Depot—On Saturday, Dec. 4, the annual Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony will light up the night at Union Depot. The North Plaza will transform with the flick of a switch, lighting thousands of lights on a 60-foot-tall tree. This year’s tree was donated by Shoreview residents, the Miller Family.

The festivities will begin at 4:30 p.m. in the Waiting Room with the exciting reveal of the 2022 Saint Paul Winter Carnival button with the entire Saint Paul Winter Carnival Royal Family. Following the announcement, guests can enjoy a live holiday performance from the Mistletones, participate in crafts and selfie stations and then head outside at 6:30 p.m. for the official holiday tree lighting ceremony with a short fireworks display. The first 1,000 kids will receive a light-up snowflake wand!

Colleen and Bradley with myTalk 107.1 will serve as the emcees and Commissioner Rafael Ortega will be on hand for the official ceremony countdown. The free holiday movie will begin at 7 p.m. in the Waiting Room with the beloved showing of Elf. Guests are encouraged to bring their own blankets and pillows to maximize the showing experience.

Learn more about the rest of the events this holiday season at uniondepot.org/holiday or follow along on social media.

About Union Depot

Union Depot is a regional multi-modal transportation hub and event venue in the heart of the Twin Cities. One of America’s great rail stations since its completion in 1926, it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974, beautifully restored in 2012, and certified LEED® Gold in 2014. Union Depot offers a full complement of transportation services—including Amtrak®, Jefferson Lines, Metro Transit, Greyhound, Megabus and Hertz—as well as parking and bike storage. Owned by Ramsey County Regional Railroad Authority and operated by JLL, it’s an ideal setting for weddings, large events, meetings and more. Visit uniondepot.org for more information.