St. Francis-Emory Healthcare is pleased to present the twenty-seventh annual Light the Spirit Tree Lighting Ceremony from 6-9 pm on Dec. 7, 2021 outside the Butler Pavilion located at 2300 Manchester Expressway.

Our annual holiday event is free to the public. Join us for holiday cheer with our annual tree lighting ceremony, a drive-thru visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and a drive-in movie featuring Tom Hanks in The Polar Express.

Schedule
Drive-Thru visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus 6-8 pm

Tree Lighting Ceremony and Program 7 pm

Drive-In Movie: The Polar Express 7:15-9 pm

Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus

From the comfort of their car, families can drive-thru and say hello to Santa and Mrs. Claus and receive a holiday treat and a keepsake bell-themed ornament to commemorate the event. Children are encouraged to drop off their Santa letters in his special mailbox as you drive-thru.

Tree Lighting Ceremony /
Drive-In Movie: The Polar Express
Our tree lighting ceremony will be live-streamed on the movie screen before The Polar Express begins and will feature scripture reading and entertainment. Movie tickets are free and no reservation is required, but space is limited. We ask all families to remain in your car at all times, but if you must leave to visit the restroom or for any reason, please social distance and wear a mask.

Event Map

Please note the entry points for visiting Santa and the movie presentation. Staff will be there that evening to guide families as they arrive. For more information, visit MyStFrancis.com/Spirit.