All photos courtesy of Colony Square
Come to Colony Square during the 2024 holiday season for a festive experience. The Square is hosting events that include a tree lighting event plus nightly lighting shows.
Note: It looks like there will NOT be a skating rink at Colony Square in 2024.
The holiday event line-up is detailed below.
All events listed here are FREE to attend.
Colony Square is a mixed-use development in midtown Atlanta, located on Peachtree St. between 14th Street and 15th Street.
Photo: Colony Square
Tree lighting ceremony
The Lighting at Colony Square takes place Thursday, December 5, 2024 from 6 to 8 p.m.
This is primarily a standing-room only event. There isn’t space for lawn chairs.
Event Schedule
- 6-8pm: Experience a holiday spectacular celebration featuring live music from Party Nation, festive drinks, photo opportunities, jolly entertainment + more.
- 7:55pm: Gather around The Plaza stage to kick off the official ceremony with host Karyn Greer from WSB-TV. Countdown to the lighting of our magnificent tree with Santa + our honorary tree lighter from Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
Nightly tree lighting shows
December 6th to 25th, 2024
At the top of each hour from 5 to 8 p.m., you can watch midtown’s tree come alive with lights and holiday music.
More info
**Please be advised, Tree Lighting Show will NOT be available at the times below, due to other scheduled events:
- December 10th-13th from 7-8pm
- December 17th from 5-6pm
- December 17th-20th from 7-8pm
Winter Squares
From December through February, The Plaza at Colony Square will feature 12 Winter Squares that you can use for FREE. They are first-come, first-served, and there are blackout dates when the Squares are not available during scheduled events.
Each Winter Square includes a cozy fire pit and comfortable seating.
No outside food or beverage is allowed, but you’re encouraged to bring take-out from one of the onsite restaurants.
More info
The fire pits can only be turned on while the Concierge is on duty.
Visit the concierge desk at the base of Building 300 for assistance.
In general, the operating hours will be:
* Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
* Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
* Sunday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The Winter Squares are NOT available to the public during select hours on Dec. 7th, 12th, 14th, 21st, and 28th.
Photo: Colony Square
Photo: Colony Square
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