Moorestown Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Kicks off Christmas Season Dec. 7

The holiday season officially begins in Moorestown on Dec. 7.

That’s when friends and family throughout the town will gather on the front lawn of the Community House for the third annual Tree Lighting Celebration. The Town Crier will kick things off at 5:30 p.m.

The tree lighting itself will take place around 6:15 p.m., followed by a drive by visit from Santa on the fire truck.

“When we brought this event to the community three years ago, we hoped that it would become a tradition, and based on the turnout and feedback from past years, it appears we have achieved that goal,” Laurie Palko, Board Member and Chair of the Tree Lighting Committee, said.

“Our vision is always to bring people together and bond everyone to our town,” Community House Executive Director Brad Kenney said. “With ongoing support from our Community Partners Bayada Home Healthcare and Weichert Realtors, and the donations of time and resources from so many for the Tree Lighting event, we are truly achieving our mission and I am thrilled that we are able to bring this celebration to our community.”

Festivities will include:

• A children’s story by Timothy R. Hollybottom, Elf extraordinaire
• Musical entertainment by the Philly POPS and the Moorestown High School Madrigals
• Collection of new or gently used children’s coats and boots by MooreKids and new toys by Live Civilly
• Hot chocolate donated by Brandywine Senior Living
• Cookies and water contributed by Wegmans
• Candy canes passed around by Community House Board Members and Staff

The event will culminate with the lighting of our 20’ Norway Spruce, donated by the Palko Family. It is decorated with stunning lights provided by Moorestown Hardware and hung by Hyperion Tree Service. MoorArts and Upstage Right provide music.

To learn more about the Community House, visit the house in-person or at www.thecommunityhouse.com.

The attached image is a Moorestown Patch file photo