(TROY, MI) – Brighten this holiday season by joining Santa Claus at City Hall for the Annual City of Troy ChristmasTree Lighting Ceremony on Tuesday, December 2 at 7 pm. The event takes place outdoors on Veterans Plaza at City Hall, 500 West Big Beaver. All residents are invited to bring their families and friends for an evening of caroling, cookies, hot cocoa and fun.
“When residents gather for events such as this, you can just feel the holiday spirit resonating within the City of Troy,” Community Affairs Director Cindy Stewart said. “Gathering around the beautiful Colorado spruce has become a tradition that families look forward to each year.”
The festivities get underway with caroling, led by the Athens High School Choirs, Treble and Magic under the direction of Dan Stevens. Hot cocoa will be available through the generosity of Kosch’s Catering, and holiday sweets will be provided by the Costello PTO and the Troy Optimist Club. At 7:30 pm, Mayor Louise Schilling welcomes Santa as he makes his grand entrance to light the holiday tree. He’ll also join in the singing and, of course, visit with the little ones.
“This event is not just about seeing the tree light up, it’s about seeing the faces of little boys and girls light up when they see Santa,” Stewart said.
The event will be cablecast on WTRY (cable WOW, 10/Comcast, 53) throughout December. For more information, call the Community Affairs Department at 248.524.1147.
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