Tip of the day 4/12 – The Magic of Christmas Begins in Piraeus tonight!

• December 4, 2024

The holiday season is officially here, and what better way to kick it off than with the spectacular lighting of the Christmas tree in Piraeus, the bustling port city of Athens? This annual event, held in the heart of the city, signals the start of a series of festive celebrations that transform Piraeus into a glittering holiday wonderland.

On the evening of the tree-lighting ceremony, locals and visitors gather in Municipal  Theater square at 19.30, right outside metro station (Dimotiko Theatro), where a towering Christmas tree adorned with twinkling lights and ornaments. Live music performances, carolers, and cheerful chatter will be in the air. Families stroll through the square, children marvel at the decorations, and everyone counts down together to the grand moment when the tree is illuminated, bathing the square in warm, festive light.

This joyous event also marks the beginning of a variety of Christmas activities in Piraeus. A Christmas market inside the Christmas village of elves, a Red Night that the shops will remain open during the evening, special events in galleries and museums, theaters for kids and adults, a festive running race, the “Santa night run”, the lighting of the emblematic skyscraper of Piraeus, the Christmas train that goes your around the city and  it’s perfect to discover Piraeus in festive mood, New Year’s Eve in the port and much m ore events in all  neighborhoods of Piraeus.

Visit christmasinpiraeus.com and plan your visit in the biggest port of Athens!