35th Annual Tree of Life Ceremony
Mama’s Kitchen invites you to join us at The San Diego LGBT Community Center on Tuesday, December 1st, World AIDS Day, to commemorate those affected by HIV and recognize the ongoing efforts to end the epidemic.
As San Diego’s only free World AIDS Day event, The Tree of Life ceremony provides a meaningful space for our community to come together, remember, and show support.
Due to construction delays, The Tree of Life Ceremony will be held at The Center this year. Mama’s Kitchen has hosted this heartfelt ceremony since 1991, and we are so grateful to The County of San Diego and The Center for their partnership, hosting this important event this year, and their continued commitment to supporting individuals in our community.
35th Annual Tree of Life Ceremony
Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 6pm
The San Diego LGBT Community Center
3909 Centre Street, San Diego CA 92103
Featuring:
- Community Recognition Awards
- Special Guest Speakers
- Candlelight Vigil
- Performance by the San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus
- Tree Lighting
Dedicate a Heart
Honor someone you love, celebrate someone special or share a message of hope this holiday season with a personalized heart ornament to hang on The Tree of Life.
Each ornament purchased provides four meals for a neighbor living with a critical illness.
