Garden City Gets Ready to Light Up the Holidays

The Village of Garden City is getting into the holiday spirit with two different tree lightings this week.

First, the West End Christmas tree lighting, sponsored by the Western Property Owners’ Association, will be held on Friday, Dec. 2, from 6 to 7 p.m. in front of the village park on Plattsdale Avenue, located at the south end of the New Hyde Park Road business district. Holiday music will be provided by Sal Nastasi of “Ready in 10” and singing and dance entertainment will feature the talented performers from Broadway Bound. And as always, Santa will make an appearance!

Then, on Sunday, Dec. 4, the Garden City Chamber of Commerce will sponsor its Village Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony beginning promptly at 3:30 p.m. on the Village Green (corner of Stewart and Hilton Avenues).

This year's program is sponsored by Astoria Bank and will feature the Garden City High School Vocal Jazz Ensemble performing a medley of holiday music. Also featured will be the Fivestone Contemporary Rock Band. They will be performing special renditions of familiar holiday tunes. The Garden City Volunteer Fire Department will deliver Santa Claus and hot chocolate will be provided to everyone.

Before Sunday’s festivities start, the Garden City Foundation invites members of the community and beyond to share the good cheer of the season. Usher in the holidays at the Garden City Foundation’s first annual Pre-Village Christmas Tree Lighting celebration to be held at the Cathedral of the Incarnation at 1:30 p.m.

Enjoy delicious refreshments, caroling by members of the Cathedral Choir, plus a chance to win a door prize. Adding to the spirit of the season, members of the choir will lead attendees in a procession heading over to the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. While there will not be a charge for the Pre-Tree Lighting event, reservations are required. Please contact Kris at 746-2955 or kris@incarnationgc.org.

Photo: Village of Garden City