Piedmonters of all ages gathered at Community Hall on December 6, 2023 for Lights Up! Piedmont, the City's annual holiday lighting ceremony, an event made possible with the support of the Piedmont Beautification Foundation.
Now in its second year under this name, Lights Up! Piedmont expands and evolves Piedmont’s beloved holiday tree lighting ceremony, which dates back to 1969. Longstanding traditions, including the illumination of the 80-foot redwood tree and a cappella serenades by Piedmont High School’s Troubadours continue, now enhanced by new elements intended to create a more inclusive and welcoming event that celebrates the diversity of our community.
In the depths of winter, celebrations centered around light are common to cultures across the globe. Building on this theme, Lights Up! features expanded lighting around Piedmont Park, the lighting of a menorah concurrently with the tree, and inclusive, seasonal activities for all ages coordinated by the Piedmont Recreation Department. Each year, Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area provides a recipient to flip the switch for the lights. There was apple cider, hot cocoa, and latkes to keep attendees warm.
00:00 - Lights Up! Preparation
01:02 - Lights Up! Activities
02:01 - Piedmont Beautification Foundation Introduction
03:59 - Sari Kaplan - Hanukkah, Oh Hanukkah
05:26 - Mayor Jen Cavenaugh
08:25 - Piedmont High School Troubadours
13:44 - Mayor Jen Cavenaugh
15:57 - Make-A-Wish Foundation
20:48 - Countdown
21:22 - Piedmont High School Troubadours
32:07 - Special Thanks