Lighting of the Greens The lighting of the greens is the annual tree lighting ceremony that happens every year after Thanksgiving in Triangle Park. It is the culmination of months of preparation leading up to the holiday lighting set up that traditionally takes place on a Saturday in November where we string lights, hang garland and tie ribbons all around town. The lighting ceremony is a pretty big deal in the Village, so much so that it even brings in Santa who flips the switch to the bog tree. This is definitely an event you want to mark down in your calendar!