Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration
Name:
Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration
Date:
December 6, 2014
Time:
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST
Website:
http://gvlculturalaffairs.org/
Event Description:
On Saturday, Dec. 6, the City of Gainesville Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs hosts its annual Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration at the Historic Thomas Center.
The free program will run from 6-8 p.m. and will feature caroling by the Singers of the Reformation and the Gainesville Harmony Show Chorus, as well as holiday music on the hammered dulcimer and autoharp by Jim and Joyce Lillquist of the Gypsy Guerrilla Band.
The heart of the celebration is the holiday decorations on the giant tree and around the building, which are annually provided by the Thomas Center Associates.
Santa will be on hand to visit with children. Light refreshments will be served.
Carriage rides will be available for tours around the Historic Duckpond Neighborhood. The rides are $6 for adults and $2 for children.
The free program will run from 6-8 p.m. and will feature caroling by the Singers of the Reformation and the Gainesville Harmony Show Chorus, as well as holiday music on the hammered dulcimer and autoharp by Jim and Joyce Lillquist of the Gypsy Guerrilla Band.
The heart of the celebration is the holiday decorations on the giant tree and around the building, which are annually provided by the Thomas Center Associates.
Santa will be on hand to visit with children. Light refreshments will be served.
Carriage rides will be available for tours around the Historic Duckpond Neighborhood. The rides are $6 for adults and $2 for children.
