See Santa, Sing Songs at Washington Square Park's Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony

WEST VILLAGE, NY — The Washington Square Park Association is inviting local residents to the park on Wednesday, Dec. 7 to get in the holiday spirit with a special tree lighting ceremony.

The annual lighting of the 45-foot tree will take place at 6 p.m. under the arch at Washington Square Park, and a series of kid-friendly activities are slated for the evening. Santa Claus is expected to make his annual appearance and the Rob Susman Brass Quartet will sing holiday songs with children and grown-ups, according to the event page. Songbooks will be provided for free so that attendees can follow along.

If you are unable to make it to the lighting ceremony, you can still head to the park and see the lit-up tree between the hours of 4 p.m. and 1 a.m. for the rest of the holiday season.

The association will also hold a caroling event at 5 p.m. on Dec. 24, Christmas Eve, under the Washington Square arch. The Rob Susman Brass Quartet will return to join local residents in singing familiar holiday songs. Songbooks will be again be provided for free.

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