Public Service Announcement

Dartmouth Christmas tree lighting event at Sullivan's Pond

Friday, Nov. 29, 2013 (Halifax, NS) – HRM residents are invited to the annual Dartmouth tree lighting festivities taking place at Sullivan’s Pond on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013.

Residents can enjoy a wide variety of activities in addition to the tree lighting, including a free ride on the Kiwanis Santa Claus Express Train; a visit with an HRM fire truck, local mascots’ HRP Blue, RCMP Safety Bear and The Holiday Penguin; an LED Light Exchange; fireworks; a choir; and a visit from Santa. 

For a full list of events and timing, please visit:  http://www.halifax.ca/events/DartmouthTree.html  or call #311.

When: Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013, 4:30 - 6:15 p.m.

Where: Sullivan’s Pond, Dartmouth

 

Please note that Crichton Avenue between Prince Albert Road and Dahlia Street will be closed from 2 p.m. until 9 p.m. to accommodate the large number of people expected to attend the event. 

Due to the large number of vehicles and pedestrians in the area, motorists can expect delays.

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Contact:

Tim Rissesco, Chair
Dartmouth Tree Lighting Organizing Committee
430-8236

Brendan Elliott
Senior Communications Advisor
HRM Communications
490-2377