How To Watch This Year's Tree Lighting In Greenwich

GREENWICH, CT — Residents will have the chance to enjoy the Greenwich Town Hall tree lighting this year from the comfort of their own home.

The tree lighting, which is being presented by the Greenwich Parks and Recreation Department, will take place on Friday, Dec. 3 at 4:45 p.m. at Town Hall. First Selectman Fred Camillo will help lead the countdown for the lighting, and there are a few ways to watch the festivities.

Residents can view via Zoom, on the town's Facebook page, or on YouTube. In-person attendance is also allowed.

Parks and Rec will also hold a food drive with Neighbor to Neighbor, and photo contest in December.

Collection bins will be set up for non-perishable foods at Town Hall, Parks and Recreation Office, Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center, Dorothy Hamill Skating Rink and Greenwich Point.

In addition to the physical drive, an online fresh fruit and vegetable drive is also available here. The food drive will begins Dec. 1 and concludes Dec. 20.

Using the hashtag #TOGcelebrates, residents are encouraged to post holiday photos on social media. Residents can also email photos to pnrecs@greenwichct.org for a chance to win a holiday prize package. Entries must be submitted by Dec. 15 to be eligible for the prize. A winner will be announced Dec. 21.