2025 Christmas in the Ward
Friday, December 5th| Catalano Square| 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Cookie Sales and Photos with Santa Benefiting RMHC Eastern WI
Sleigh the holiday season and kick off December right with the 35th annual Christmas in the Ward tree lighting ceremony in the heart of Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward starting at 5:30pm on Friday, December 5, 2025.
Bring your family and experience an old-fashioned tree lighting ceremony in Catalano Square (138 N Broadway). Admission is free to this family friendly event. Enjoy music, live reindeer, hot cocoa, and of course, a spectacular winter fireworks display over the river! Proceeds from the Cookie Sales and photos with Santa in the Jolly’s Gingerbread House will benefit RMHC Eastern WI!
