Public Service Announcement

Dartmouth Tree Lighting Ceremony

(Thursday, November 15, 2007) - The Dartmouth Christmas Tree Lighting Festival takes place Saturday, December 1, 2007 at Sullivan's Pond in Dartmouth. The family fun begins at 4:30 and lasts until 6:15 pm. The event features musical entertainers Audrey and Alex with special friend Kenny MacKay, a free children's ride on the "Santa Claus Express train", the lighting of the Dartmouth Christmas tree, holiday fireworks over Sullivan's Pond and a visit from Santa Claus on an HRM fire truck!

The entertainment begins at 4:30 p.m. with the Hawthorn Elementary School Choir and the Scotia Cuties Cheerleaders. Audrey and Alex with special friend Kenny MacKay perform at 5 p.m. and the event ends with the Christmas tree lighting and fireworks display over Sullivan's Pond at 6 pm. Free hot chocolate, cookies and candy canes will be given out on site (while quantities last).

The LED light exchange will be at the event. People are encouraged to bring two sets of old holiday lights and exchange them for a new set of LED lights (while supplies last).

Crichton Avenue will be closed from 2:30 pm until 8:30 pm between Ochterloney Street and Dahlia Street to accommodate the large number of people expected to attend the event. People are encouraged to dress warmly and to bring their festive spirit.

For more information call 490-6776.