The Holidays Are Coming To Town!

Crews from the city's Department of Public Works are hanging holiday lights in Rohnert Park's famous Redwood trees — bringing the first sign of the holiday season to the community! 

"About a month of planning goes into the holiday light project each year", says Eugene Fallis, public works maintenance worker and project manager. "It's important to make sure the crews are outfitted with proper safety equipment and have the right training to operate the aerial lift." 

Each November hundreds of holiday lights are hung in the redwood trees along the Expressway and the holiday season officially begins with the annual tree lighting ceremony. Throughout the season, the festive lighted path guides travelers along Expressway from State Farm Drive to Commerce Boulevard.

The holiday lights are a long standing holiday tradition in Rohnert Park. For nearly 30 years the city of Rohnert Park and the Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce create a festive spirit and kick-off the holidays with the annual tree lighting event. 

The  has helped to create happy holiday memories for multiple generations of Rohnert Park residents. Share your favorite holiday memory or tell us how long you and your family have been attending the tree lighting ceremony. What do you like best? 

This year's tree lighting ceremony is Saturday, Dec. 3 from 5-7 p.m. Visit the Chamber's website for more information.