Quincy tradition returns Saturday, Nov. 29

QUINCY — Everyone is invited to The District’s annual Light the Park ceremony Saturday, Nov. 29. Come join Santa Claus, led by Vancil dancers, as he travels down Maine in his sleigh and wraps up the Rotary After Dark “A Storybook Christmas” parade and flips the switch to turn on the Christmas lights in Washington Park. Approximate time of the lighting of the park will be shortly after 6 p.m.

“Each year the Light the Park committee comes together to plan this wonderful family-focused event,” stated executive director of The District Brianna Rivera, in a press release. “This year, new lighting displays have been added, not just to Washington Park, but to light poles–stretching from Fourth to 12th Streets, down Maine which will be donned with festive lights and greenery.”

Adults and children alike will enjoy the sights and sounds of Christmas during this event. In addition to visiting with Santa from 6 to 8 p.m., Light the Park attendees will enjoy free hot cocoa and cookies from Kohl Wholesale, live music will be provided by the Quincy Concert Band Low Brass Ensemble and character cutouts will be available for selfies. Lyon’s Pride will provide additional holiday music to complete the magically lit scene.

As in years past, The District is once again teaming up with Toys for Tots and encourages everyone who attends to bring a new and unwrapped toy to donate to their toy drive. “We know families are struggling and this is a simple way to help children have a wonderful Christmas,” stated Rivera. All who donate gifts will be entered to win one of two $30 District gift certificates.

Santa will return to Washington Park each Thursday in December 4, 11 and 18, from 5 to 7 p.m. “Santa in the Park, formerly known as Thankful Thursdays, gives children three additional opportunities to visit with Santa and for families to enjoy the festive atmosphere throughout the weeks prior to Christmas,” stated Rivera.

This free community event is presented by TNT Golf Car & Motorsports and Craig Industries.

Quincy tradition returns Saturday, Nov. 29

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