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The Palmer House Kicks Off the Holiday Season with its 143rd Annual Holiday Tree Lighting, Friday, Nov. 14 from 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Palmer House Hotel Manager welcomes dignitaries, guests and the public to the 143rd Holiday Tree Lighting held at the Palmer House
WHAT: Palmer House Hotel Manager welcomes dignitaries, guests and the public to the 143rd Holiday Tree Lighting held at the Palmer House.
WHERE: Palmer House’s historic lobby, 17 E. Monroe St.
WHEN: Friday, Nov. 14; 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
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PHOTO OP: The Holiday Tree is illuminated at 2:50 p.m.
2:20 PM State Comptroller Judy Barr Topinka joins Chicago City Clerk Mendoza, Konstantine Drosos (Hotel Manager, Palmer House), ABC 7 News’ Janet Davies, Gabriel Parra (Assistant Principal, Carl Von Linne School), Adrienne Stewart (Multicultural Event Marketing Representative, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital) and former Chicago Bears Jim Morrissey and Wendell Davis in the Palmer House lobby.
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2:30 PM Introductions and brief remarks
2:45 PM Children from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital join guests on the stage for the official lighting ceremony
2:50 PM State Comptroller Topinka and City Clerk Mendoza hit the lever to light the Holiday Tree
3:00 PM The Children’s Choir of Power House from Power House Ministries sings Christmas carols, while Chef Henry brings out Christmas treats for guests. Photos are taken with children and VIP guests.
