Several hundred visitors gather around the City’s Christmas tree that stands on Park Square for a previous tree lighting ceremony (WNG file photo)
WESTFIELD–In spite of the tree that was accidentally lit this past weekend, Westfield Mayor Brian Sullivan will be holding the Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony this Saturday.
The Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony will be occurring on Saturday, Nov. 25, at the Green at Park Square, starting at 6:30 p.m. The event is being held in conjunction with Westfield on Weekends and is the culmination of a day long series of events in the city kicking off the holiday season. The tree lighting will be immediately preceded by the Lanternlight Parade which winds its way downtown from Franklin St to Park Square.
The tree was lit this past weekend, with some on social media commenting about the early execution of the lighting. However, Sullivan acknowledged that it was a mistake due to miscommunication between departments, which resulted in the lights being on.
“Please everyone come down to the Mayor’s Tree Lighting Saturday at 6:30 [p.m.] now that we have tested it well,” Sullivan commented.
In addition to the tree-lighting ceremony, the city’s Lanternlight Parade will take place, starting at 6:15 p.m. Step-off for the parade will occur at 51 Franklin St., then head down Elm Street, marching to the Green at Park Square.
Sullivan also said that children can expect an appearance by Santa Claus, as well as other surprises.
