Celebrate the Holidays with the Town of Hempstead

It’s that time of year again where Jack Frost is nipping at your nose, and the Town of Hempstead is ready for its annual lighting of the Christmas Tree, Hanukkah Menorah and Kwanzaa Kinara. The celebration will take place at Town Hall Plaza on Dec. 13 at 4 p.m.

Santa Claus will be attending the celebration, and will be arriving in style on an antique fire truck. To help spread some holiday cheer, the Jackson Main Elementary School Chorus and other choruses will be singing holiday favorites.

“The holiday season is a wonderful time to reflect on the past year and look forward to the upcoming one,” said Town of Hempstead Supervisor Anthony Santino. “It is truly exciting to celebrate the tremendous generosity that is all around us.”

Hempstead Town officials have partnered with CSEA Local 880 and the Salvation Army to sponsor its annual Angel Tree Donation drive in an effort to help economically disadvantaged children during the holidays. Those attending the ceremony will have an opportunity to donate an unwrapped toy to the cause.

Also at the festivities will be Hempstead Town’s Animal Shelter along with a few of their furry friends. Volunteers from the shelter will also be on hand to answer any questions about adoption while the playful pups enjoy a meet-and-greet with holiday merrymakers.

In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be moved indoors, inside the Town Hall Lobby. Hempstead Town Hall is located at One Washington Street in Hempstead Village, between Peninsula Blvd. and Front Street.

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