Opening of Christmas in Helsinki 2023

The Christmas season traditionally begins in Helsinki with the opening of the Christmas Street, which takes place this year on 18 November. <p>The Christmas season traditionally begins in Helsinki with the opening of the Christmas Street, which takes place this year on 18 November.&nbsp;</p><p>The opening ceremonies include the eagerly anticipated switching on of the Christmas lights along Aleksanterinkatu at 16.00, that is one of the oldest Christmas traditions since 1949.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Helsinki City Centre (e.g. Aleksanterinkatu, Senate Square</p><p>18.11.2023</p><p>14.00-19.00</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Program:</p><p>Ohjelma:<br>Hyvän Tahdon Katu:<br>* Event stands of We4You, Hope Ry and Salvation Army&nbsp;<br>* Vocal Ensemble Escapella at 17.00, 17.45 &amp; 18.30</p><p><br>Narinkkatori Square:<br>* Free animal carousel for small children by Port of Helsinki<br>* Stadin Slangikuoro Choir at 14, 15, 17 &amp; 18<br>* Children's toy collection point 14.00-19.00</p><p><br>Torikorttelit Area:<br>* Before the start of the parade, you can also find the Christmas atmosphere in the atmospheric cafes and restaurants that invite you to warm drinks and treats.<br>* Escappella Choir 14.00-16.00, after the parade on Keskuskatu street</p><p><br>The Christmas parade will turn on the lights on Aleksanterinkatu street approx. at 16.00<br>*numerous cheerful characters, animals and dance groups take part in the parade<br>* Mayor Vartiainen leads the parade with a group of elves, Father Christmas and his wife<br>* TsigaBoom! group and circus wagons by Tivoli Sariola and Sirkus Finlandia amuse with funny hospital clowns<br>* Numerous groups of dogs delight the audience including almost one hundred dogs<br>* Enchanting dancers by Tanssipiste Loiste, Papagaio samba group and WeDrum as One set thepace for the parade<br>* In addition to the vintage fire engines, theTokmanni's Christmas-red truck is delighting the smallest future truck drivers in the family</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Free entry</p>

Location

Helsinki City Centre

Locate

60.170833, 24.9375

Senate Square, Aleksanterinkatu