Get ready to kick off the holiday season with Kentwood’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, slated for Friday, Dec. 8.
Everyone is invited to attend an evening filled with festive events, which include a Light Parade, live holiday music, hay rides, and pictures with Santa. To fight off the winter chill, there will also be hot chocolate and cookies.
The free event will be held on Friday, Dec. 8 at 6 p.m. at the Kentwood Public Library, 4950 Breton Ave. SE in Kentwood.
“2017 has been an exceptional year for our residents as we celebrated throughout the year our City’s 50th anniversary with spectacular events,” said Mayor Stephen Kepley. “We are ending the year with a memorable tradition for our residents, the Tree Lighting Ceremony.”
The night begins at 6 p.m. with a Light Parade between Kentwood’s Department of Public Works at 5068 Breton Ave. SE and The Kentwood Justice Center at 4740 Walma SE. The official tree lighting is slated for 6:30 p.m. in front of Kent District Library – Kentwood (Richard L. Root) Branch. Following the tree lighting, there will be caroling and live holiday music from East Kentwood High School Jazz Ensemble. Throughout the evening, guests can hop on the hay ride, sip some hot chocolate while eating cookies and get a photo with Santa. There will also be the Elves Express Gift Shop, open from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., with gifts starting at $1.
Please be aware that Breton Avenue and Walma Avenue near City Hall will be temporarily closed from 5:50 p.m. to 6:25 p.m. for the parade.
Information is available on the City of Kentwood’s website, www.kentwood.us or by calling the Parks and Recreation Department at 616-656-5270. You can also follow the City of Kentwood on Facebook for the most up-to-date information regarding city events.
