Lighting Day Schedule*
Join us for our Holiday Events on December 5th, 2025!
- 4:00 pm – Vendor Market is open in Werner University Center (WUC)!
- 5:30 pm – Cocoa and Cider sponsored by Alumni Relations next to the Sequoia tree!
- 6:00 pm – Opening remarks and Light Parade!
- 6:30 pm – Guest speakers, Essay contest winners, and the Tree Lighting!
- 7:30 pm – Santa, Cookie Decorating, and music in the Werner University Center!
*Please note that these times are approximate, and the tree will be lit after the Light Parade, Guest Speakers, and Essay reading. We recommend you arrive by 6:00 pm to ensure you do not miss the Tree Lighting itself!
After the Tree Lighting:
- Santa will be available for pictures in the Willamette room in the WUC!
- Check out cookie decorating, and decorate cookies in the WUC, featuring cookies from Acornistic!
Special Thank Yous:
- Thank you to Santa and Mrs. Claus for their continuous support of WOU and the Holiday Tree Lighting!
- Thank you to the Monmouth Public Library for their support in allowing SAB to stage the parade in their parking lot year to year!
- Thank you to the Monmouth Police Department and Campus Public Safety for their help in ensuring a safe and smooth parade!
- Thank you to the WOU President for helping sponsor the sound equipment to ensure that the Holiday Tree Lighting is accessible!
- Thank you to our WOU interpreters for providing equitable access to all!
WOU Bookstore
The WOU Bookstore will be open during the event until 9:00 pm! Come on inside and get a cozy scarf or shirt to sport at the next WOU-sponsored event!
