Located in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah, Temple Square encompasses 5 city blocks of historic sites, engaging exhibits, and wholesome activities
The Temple Square Christmas lights and concerts are an annual tradition for many in the surrounding community of Salt Lake City, Utah. The lights are turned on each year the day after the United States Thanksgiving holiday and remain on through New Year’s Day.
The first lighting ceremony on Temple Square was held in 1965 when nearly 15,000 people gathered to watch the lighting of 40,000 lights. Today, Temple Square is usually aglow with over one million lights.
