Alexandria's Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony Scheduled

Kick off the holiday season by making plans to attend the 2014 City of Alexandria Tree Lighting Ceremony at Market Square, 301 King St., on Friday, Nov. 28, with a pre-show concert by the holiday tree with the Adoration Ringers of the First Baptist Church at 5:15 p.m., according to a news release from the City. Here’s more about the event from the release:

The formal tree lighting ceremony begins at 6 p.m. Admission is free and the event will occur rain or shine.

At this official kickoff to the holiday season, Mayor William D. Euille and Santa Claus will light the City Holiday Tree in Market Square. Entertainment features a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, performances by West Springfield High School Madrigals and the Little Theatre of Alexandria, caroling and a community sing-along.

The public is encouraged to take public transit or walk to the event. Visitors to Old Town can take the Metrorail lines to the King Street Station and then take the free King Street Trolley to the event. For DASH schedule information, call 703.370.DASH or visit www.dashbus.com.

For Metrobus schedule information, call 202.637.7000 or visit www.wmata.com. For a parking map, visit www.alexandriava.gov/12490.

The Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities coordinates the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. For additional information, call the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities’ Office of Special Events at 703.746.5592 or visit www.alexandriava.gov/Recreation.

The City of Alexandria is committed to the compliance with the City’s Human Rights Code and the Americans with Disabilities Act. To request a reasonable accommodation or to request materials in an alternative format, call Cheryl Lawrence, Regional Program Director, at 703.746.5419 (Virginia Relay 711), or e-mail cheryl.lawrence@alexandriava.gov.

PHOTO of Christmas tree, courtesy of Visit Alexandria VA, via Facebook