Tree Lighting/Sing Along/Parade
Mayor Jon Mitchell announced that the City’s holiday season will kick off on Saturday, Dec. 6 with the tree lighting Downtown and continue on Sunday the 7th at Clasky Common.
City of New Bedford Downtown Tree Lighting
Sat., 12/6, 6–6 p.m., Downtown New Bedford, Pleasant Street in front of Main Library. Join Mayor Mitchell for the annual tree-lighting celebration. At 4:30 p.m., a parade will march from the bottom of William Street, near the Whaling Museum, to the library steps for the tree lighting. The parade will feature the New Bedford High School marching band and color guard, Santa and Mrs. Claus, and surprise guests.
Remarks at the library by Mayor Mitchell will be followed by a sing-along, which will feature classic holiday songs and some new hits. Song books will be provided.
Clasky Common Park Tree Lighting
Sun., 12/7, 5 p.m., Clasky Common Park, County and Pope Streets. Remarks by Mayor Mitchell. Guest appearances by Santa and Mrs. Claus
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