Winter Wonderland Lighting Is November 18 In Strongsville

STRONGSVILLE, OH — Strongsville's iconic annual Winter Wonderland Lighting Celebration will be held November 18, the city announced. The event will again be held on the Commons, at the corner of Pearl and Royalton roads.

Mayor Tom Perciak will help light up the Commons, along with the city's clock tower, gazebo and a giant Christmas tree, at 5:50 p.m. that night. Visitors can expect thousands of dazzling lights, a fireworks show, and a horse-drawn carriage with the season's most famous representatives — Santa and Mrs. Claus.

The Claus family will be stationed in the Crystal Palace where they will greet children and families. Guests can then ride the Wonderland Express train, or a horse-drawn carriage, to Santa's Village of Lights at Freedom Trail.

The Village will have free hot cocoa and snacks, live reindeer and costumed characters (including Batman and Spider-Man). The Toy Solider will also be on hand to mingle with families.

Old Town Hall will have projections covering it, all holiday themed.

Next door, the city's Historical Village will be decked out for the season and will be taking part in the November 18 celebration. Olds General Store and the Holiday Shop in the Lathrop House will both be open.

Strongsville's annual Winter Wonderland Lighting Celebration is put on through donations from civic groups, individuals and generous local businesses, the city said.

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