a large menorah being lit under a tent canopy

Menorah Lighting

Downtown
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When
Dec. 14–21, 2025
Daily, Times vary
Free
Where
701 SW 6th Ave
Portland, OR 97204
TicketsWebsite

Chabad of Oregon invites the community to celebrate Hanukkah with the annual lighting of Portland’s Public Menorah at Pioneer Courthouse Square

First Night Celebration – Sunday, December 14 at 4:00 p.m.
Live music, traditional Chanukah foods, dignitaries, and family festivities will mark the launch of eight nights of light and joy. The menorah will be lit at 4:30 p.m. Registration is required for the First Night Lighting.
Register at Chanukah1800.com 

Lighting Schedule:

  • Sunday, December 14 — Festivities begin at 4:00 p.m.
  • Monday, December 15 — Thursday, December 18 – 5:30 p.m.
  • Friday, December 19 — 3:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, December 20 — 6:30 p.m.
  • Sunday, December 21 — 5:30 p.m.
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