Huge Crowd for Tree Lighting Ceremony
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The Village's Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony was held on "Thanksgiving Friday", November 23rd in front of Village Hall attended by a crowd of approximately 1,200 adults and children. The Greendale Entertainment Association provided children with glowing neck bands that flashed bright colors throughout the crowd.Under a chilly, moonlit night, Greendale Chamber of Commerce president Lynn Magner got the events started by introducing The Greendale High School Choir and director Art Jaehnke as they lead the crowd in a community sing-along of carols.
Village President, John R. Hermes, talked about the historic roots of Greendale and said the holiday lights were "...burning as a bright message of hope and peace..." and then lead the crowd in counting down to the lighting of the Village Center.
Santa Claus followed in grand style by arriving on a Greendale Fire Department ladder truck to the delight of all the children (and adults) to provide treats to all the "good little boys and girls."
PHOTOS of Tree Lighting Ceremony
Legend:1-3 (L-R): Pre-Ceremony Village Hall; Crowd; GCC's Lynn Magner
4-6 (L-R): Man in Red and GHS Choir; GHS Choir w/o Big Guy; Village President John Hermes
7-9 (L-R): Crowd; Santa Arrives 1; Santa Arrives 2
10-12 (L-R): Crowd to See Santa; Village Hall; Xmas Tree
VIDEO of Tree Lighting Ceremony
The Crowd Before Lighting. (2.9 MB .avi)GHS Choir Sings "Deck The Halls". (14.6 MB .avi)
John Hermes: FDR/Inspire. (5.1 MB .avi)
John Hermes: Hope and Peace. (8.1 MB .avi)
Countdown and Lighting of Village. (10.4 MB .avi)
Santa Arrives Part One. (8.5 MB .avi)
Santa Arrives Part Two. (4.8 MB .avi)
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Tree Lighting Ceremony November 23
The Greendale Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the Village of Greendale will conduct the Village's Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on "Thanksgiving Friday", November 23rd in front of Village Hall, 6500 Northway.The Greendale High School Choir under the direction of Art Jaehnke will lead the crowd in a community sing-along of carols starting at 6:30 P.M.
The Village President, John R. Hermes, will then lead the crowd in counting down to the lighting of the holiday lights throughout the Village Center at 6:50 P.M. Shortly thereafter, Santa Claus will arrive to provide treats to all the "good little boys and girls."
The Tree Lighting Ceremony will welcome the United States Marine Corps Reserve and the Toys for Tots program.
During the holiday season, and year-round, attendees of the Tree Lighting are asked to remember the less fortunate children of the area and make voluntary monetary donations to support this worthy program.
Due to space limitations, donors are asked to make monetary donations to support the Toys for Tots program instead of bringing toys. Marines will honor the event with their attendance and thank donors for their generosity.
Greendale residents and visitors are welcome to the Tree Lighting Ceremony to kickoff the holiday season.
Residents and visitors are also reminded to Shop Greendale 1st and support local Chamber of Commerce and Greendale Village Business Association (GVBA) businesses.