Dec. 1, 2025
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University will host its annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Tuesday, Dec. 2, beginning at 4:45 p.m. in Westowne Square, on the west side of the Alumni Memorial Union, 1442 W. Wisconsin Ave.
The annual event will return to its longtime location on Westowne Square to celebrate the planting of a permanent tree, an initiative inspired by Marquette’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and stewardship of its environment.
Carols will be played and sung by the Marquette pep band and the All-Campus Choir, made up of singers from across the university.
President Kimo Ah Yun will deliver remarks prior to the tree lighting, and Rev. John Thiede, S.J., vice president for mission and ministry, will offer a prayer and blessing. Hot chocolate and cookies will be available for the campus community upon arrival at the ceremony.
The Christmas tree lighting is open to the public, but we ask media to RSVP in advance to help coordinate interviews and coverage.
Parking: Westowne Square is located just east of 16th Street, between Wisconsin Avenue and Wells Street. Parking is available adjacent to Westowne Square in the 16th Street Parking Structure (749 N. 16th St.). A map of the visitor parking structures can be found here.
About Marquette University
Marquette University is a Catholic, Jesuit university located near the heart of downtown Milwaukee that offers a comprehensive range of majors in 11 nationally and internationally recognized colleges and schools. Through the formation of hearts and minds, Marquette prepares our 11,100 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and professional students to lead, excel and serve as agents of positive change. And, we deliver results. Ranked in the top 20% of national universities, Marquette is recognized for its undergraduate teaching, innovation and career preparation as the sixth-best university in the country for job placement. Our focus on student success and immersive, personalized learning experiences encourages students to think critically and engage with the world around them. When students graduate with a Marquette degree, they are truly prepared and called to Be The Difference.
Kevin is the associate director for university communication in the Office of Marketing and Communication. Contact Kevin at (414) 288-4745 or kevin.m.conway@marquette.edu.
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