PHOTO GALLERY: Point Pleasant Beach Christmas Tree Lighting Kicks Off Holiday Season

Point Pleasant Beach residents sipped hot chocolate and listened to Christmas carols as they strolled Arnold Avenue Friday night and celebrated the start of the holiday season with the borough’s annual tree lighting.

“We’ve come far from where we were two years ago,” Mayor Vincent Barrella said referencing the damage done by Hurricane Sandy, but noted the community’s unity and resiliency will finish the recovery.

Ornaments on the tree were made by students at G. Harold Antrim Elementary School.

A stiltwalker entertained children and adults alike with his antics on high, while the Point Pleasant Beach Brass Ensemble provided a wonderful musical backdrop to the evening, which included the arrival of Santa by firetruck.

Check out the sights in the photo gallery below.