Date and Time

• Friday, Dec 5, 2025  6pm - 10pm

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Details

Delta Dental Dickens of a Christmas December 5, 12, 19 - 2025

Embrace the joy of the season as the Roanoke Valley’s largest holiday celebration, Delta Dental Dickens of a Christmas, returns on the first three Friday nights in December. Don't miss our free Christmas festival in the heart of Downtown Roanoke.

Night 1 - December 5, 6pm - 10pm: Featuring The City of Roanoke Christmas Tree Lighting

The Christmas Tree Lighting takes place on Salem Avenue in the Plaza behind the Market Building. The ceremony begins at 5:30 pm with the tree lighting at 6:20pm and will include live stage performances.

You can watch the tree lighting live on WDBJ7, too.

Dickens Highlights:

• Holiday Vendors
• Live Performances
• Atlantic Union Bank Kids Zone
• Santa's Workshop
• Carriage Rides

Get a free photo with Santa courtesy of PARK Roanoke!

Learn about the other nights of Dickens