Stratford Holiday Lighting Festival, Menorah Lighting Details Announced

STRATFORD, CT — The town of Stratford is preparing for its traditional Holiday Tree Lighting and Menorah Lighting.

“The Town’s Public Works Department is happy to announce that landmarks and buildings throughout Stratford will be also decorated for the Holidays, a tradition as of 2020,” officials wrote in a news release. “Additionally, the Stratford Beautification Committee will assist in decorating Town buildings.”

Read more from the news release below:

Holiday Lighting Festival ● Thursday, Dec. 1 at 5:30 p.m. ● Town Hall Green

Mayor Laura R. Hoydick invites Stratford families to participate in the annual Holiday Tree Lighting. Highlights of the Festival will include complimentary photos with Santa and performances by Chapel Street Elementary School students and the Bunnell High School Select Choir. Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive via fire truck, sirens and all.

In addition, attendees can look forward to complimentary cookies and hot cocoa, provided by M&T Bank.

The event will take place outdoors except for photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, which will be staged at Town Hall’s center staircase. Please arrive at Town Hall by 6:30 p.m. for photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Menorah Lighting ● Monday, Dec. 19 at 6 p.m. ● Town Hall Green

In celebration of Hanukkah, Rabbi Joseph Stock of the Mishkan Israel Day Camp will be on-hand to light an oversized menorah, which, in his own words, will “shine a light on all humanity.” Hoydick will be joining Rabbi Stock in the celebration. The event will take place entirely outdoors.

Rabbi Stock invites friends and family members to partake in the festivities, sharing stories from past celebrations and highlighting Jewish heritage and traditions. Light refreshments and hot cocoa will be available after the ceremonial menorah lighting, while Hebrew music fills the Town Hall green.

For more information, visit www.CelebrateStratford.com.