North Adams To Host Annual Tree-Lighting Ceremony
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The city of North Adams gears up for the holiday season with the annual tree-lighting celebration, set for Wednesday, Nov. 21, at 6 p.m. The rain date for this event will be Friday, Nov. 30.
Residents are invited to gather around the tree at Monument Square on Main Street (between the First Congregational and First Baptist churches) and count down the seconds until the switch is thrown and thousands of twinkling lights adorn Main Street.
After the tree lighting, the North Adams Fire Department's fire engine and the Drury High School Band lead the way down Main Street with a very special guest: Santa Claus. Santa will bring goody bags for the first 500 children.
This year, the Downtown Bike Around will join the procession down Main Street with bikes decorated in lights. The Downtown Bike Around encourages community members to join them for this holiday ride, starting at 5:15 p.m. from the Peebles/V&V parking lot. Riders are encouraged to decorate their bikes and themselves with lights, glow sticks and festive attire.
After the event, many downtown businesses will be open for holiday and shopping and there will be caroling from the Drury High School Band.
Ann Marie, Lisa and Kristen Wright of Clarksburg donated both of this year's trees in loving memory of their father, Dr. M. Peter Wright.
For more information on the tree lighting or Bike Around, contact the Office of Tourism & Community Events at 413-664-6180 or by email.
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