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William Peace University Annual Tree Lighting

Date: Thu, Nov 19, 2026

Time: 6:30pm to 8pm

Venue: William Peace University Main Lawn, Raleigh

Price: Free

Category: Family

“The Holidays Start with Peace” Celebrate the start of the holiday season with the lighting of Peace’s iconic 32-foot Christmas tree on Main Lawn. The event will be hosted by MIX 101.5 Morning Show’s Meghan Lamontagne featuring a performance by members of the Broughton High School Marching Band. President Jennifer Walsh will officially light the tree at 7pm, and Phantom will be there, too! Free hot chocolate and cookies​ will be provided along with a holiday photo.

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William Peace University Annual Tree Lighting

When
Nov 19
Thu, Nov 19, 2026
6:30pm to 8pm
Ages
Check ages with the venue
Price
Free
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“The Holidays Start with Peace” Celebrate the start of the holiday season with the lighting of Peace’s iconic 32-foot Christmas tree on Main Lawn. The event will be hosted by MIX 101.5 Morning Show’s Meghan Lamontagne featuring a performance by members of the Broughton High School Marching Band. President Jennifer Walsh will officially light the tree at 7pm, and Phantom will be there, too! Free hot chocolate and cookies​ will be provided along with a holiday photo.

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William Peace University Annual Tree Lighting runs Thu, Nov 19, 2026, 6:30pm to 8pm.

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William Peace University Main Lawn is at 15 East Peace St, Raleigh, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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