Monday, December 3, 2012
Huge tree on Duluth Town Green lit as community welcomes the holiday season.
Santa Claus had a throne on which to sit and perch children in his lap to hear their Christmas wish lists Saturday (Dec. 1) in Duluth. Santa arrived on the Duluth Town Green in a sleigh pulled by live reindeer after the huge tree next to the Duluth Festival Center was illuminated. Santa quickly alighted from his sleigh and headed to the center’s stage to greet children who lined up to see him. Parents gathered around with cameras to record their children’s encounters with Santa. Elves handed out candy canes to the youngsters. The tall wooden throne cushioned in red velvet was built by Santa and his elves. In recent years, children were lifted into the sleigh to visit with Santa and pose for pictures with him. An estimated 4,000 to 5,000 …
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Duluth community to usher in Christmas season with caroling, Santa arriving in sleigh with live reindeer.
The Duluth community will welcome the Christmas season with caroling and a tree lighting ceremony tonight. The Lighting of the Duluth Tree is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, on the Duluth Town Green. The Duluth High School Chorus will sing carols in Duluth City Hall prior to the ceremony. City Hall is decked out in festive decorations for the holidays. Complimentary refreshments will be served. The chorus later will join a holiday program on the Duluth Festival Center Stage. The program also will feature Chattahoochee Elementary School students and a special vocalist. The tree will be lit as "O Holy Night" is sung. The ceremony culminates with Santa arriving in a sleigh pulled by live reindeer. Santa will hand out candy canes, …
Monday, November 14, 2011
Duluth Tree Lighting planned on Duluth Town Green. Santa to arrive in sleigh with live reindeer.
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Monday, November 14, 2011
Save this date and mark it on your holiday calendar. The Lighting of the Duluth Tree is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, on the Duluth Town Green. The Duluth High School Chorus will sing carols in Duluth City Hall prior to the ceremony and later will join the program on the Duluth Festival Center Stage also featuring Chattahoochee Elementary School students and a special vocalist. The ceremony concludes with Santa arriving in a sleigh pulled by live reindeer. The Tree Lighting ceremony is sponsored by the city of the Duluth and the Duluth Fall Festival Committee.
Elizabeth McCoy
6:05 am on Tuesday, December 4, 2012
I loved all the children's activities, and goody bags. My kids had a blast walking through town seeing the different shops and doing the different activities.we'll be back again next year for sure. more ›