Rainbow World Fund: 20th Annual World Tree of Hope Lighting Ceremony
Join us for an evening celebrating the hope of humanity at the 20th Annual World Tree of Hope Lighting Ceremony — a San Francisco tradition that unites thousands of wishes from around the world into one luminous symbol of peace. Standing 22 feet tall and adorned with more than 20,000 hand-folded origami cranes, the World Tree of Hope is the largest annual origami-decorated tree in the world, each crane carrying a heartfelt wish for a brighter future.
This year’s ceremony features performances by the Grammy Award-winning San Francisco Boys Chorus, The Conspiracy of Beards, and vocalist Leberta Lorál, accompanied by pianist Tammy L. Hall. The program will be hosted by San Francisco icon Donna Sachet and award-winning journalist Dion Lim, with community leaders and international guests joining together for the official tree lighting.
Tree Viewing: Open daily during Grace Cathedral’s visiting hours — Monday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., and Sunday, 1–5 p.m. — from December 8, 2025 through early January 2026. The tree can be viewed from the visitor desk area; however, for the best experience, we recommend purchasing a sightseeing admission ticket.
Learn more at gracecathedral.org/visit/.
The event is free, and RSVP is encouraged via the website.
Visitors are also invited to add their own wishes and become part of this living monument to peace and unity. Submit your wish: worldtreeofhope.org
Event Links
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