Event Details
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce that the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting at Belmont Lake State Park will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2025, with a rain date of Sunday, December 7, 2025, at 4:00pm. Everyone is welcome to join us in this magical celebration of the holiday season.
Prior to the lighting of the tree by Santa Claus, traditional holiday music will be sung by the choruses of North Babylon School District on the front lawn of the Long Island State Parks Headquarters at Belmont Lake State Park. After Santa and his helpers light the tree, there will be a spectacular fireworks display over Belmont Lake. Activities begin at 4:00pm and include an ice sculpting demonstration, numerous holiday displays, a magic show, and a juggler. There will be food and merchandise available for purchase. All activities are outside so please dress accordingly. In the spirit of giving, please bring a nonperishable food item to be collected by Long Island Cares.
This event is sponsored by New York State Parks- Long Island Region, the Natural Heritage Trust, Cox Media Group (WBAB 102.3FM and WBLI 106.1 FM Radio Stations), Tragar, Renewal by Andersen, New York Cancer and Blood Specialists, and New York Life.
Admission is free. For more information, please call New York State Parks, Long Island Region’s Recreation Department at (631) 321-3510 or visit our website at www.parks.ny.gov or Facebook Page at LI Parks Recreation.
Directions: Belmont Lake State Park can be reached via the Southern State Parkway, Exit 38 or by Sunrise Highway to Belmont Avenue North to Sylvan Road East.