35th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting To Offer Virtual Viewing

ATLANTA – The 35th annual Vinings Jubilee Christmas Tree Lighting will take place on Thursday, Dec. 3 this year, with in-person and virtual options.

The event will be held from 6-8 p.m. and will feature entertainment, performances, a singing Santa and more. The Magnolias, a 1940s-style caroling groups, will perform holiday classics. The singing Santa will perform holiday songs and spread cheer from a safe distance.

The open-air event will provide hand sanitizing stations, will require masks for entry and will encourage social distancing.

Those who prefer to stay home will be able to stream the event on Facebook.

"The safety and wellbeing of our community, patrons and staff has always been the #1 priority when hosting our community events, but when planning the 35th annual Christmas Tree Lighting we had to flight the script to provide a fun and festive evening that was safe and socially distanced," said David Cochran, CEO of Paces Properties and owner of Vinings Jubilee, in a prepared statement. "Our community has come together on this evening for the past 34 years and we just could allow this special night to be another loss during a year where so many have already lost so much."