November 25, 2008
Alpharetta's Annual Christmas Tree Lighting has been creating holiday memories for more than 30 years, and families will again crowd in the Milton Square City Park for the event on Sunday, Dec. 7.
Activities will begin at 5 p.m. and will include live entertainment, children's crafts, free carriage rides, Santa riding on a city fire truck, and of course, the lighting of the 45-foot live blue spruce tree.
Alpharetta's Christmas tree will come aglow with 10,000 twinkling lights at approximately 5:30 p.m., just before the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus on a City of Alpharetta fire truck, which has been a tradition since the first tree lighting celebration. The Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration will offer the opportunity for children to visit with Santa in the
Milton Square Park gazebo. A volunteer will be on hand to help take photos, or parents may take their own photos. Children can also enjoy free holiday crafts while waiting for Santa.
An entertainment program will feature live music by James Casto and Matt Blanchard
and holiday dance performances by the City of Alpharetta Recreation and Parks Department Rhythm n' Shoes Dance Program. Alpharetta Christian Academy Children's Chorus, St. James United Methodist Church "Angel Kisses" dance program, strolling carolers, elves, and other entertainment will add to the charm of the evening.
Black Magic Carriage horse drawn trolley rides through Historic Downtown Alpharetta will be offered free.
Families are also invited to drop in at the Alpharetta Welcome Center for refreshments. The horse draw trolley will drop off at the Future Farmers of America log cabin for free historical tours, cider and cookies provided by the Alpharetta Historical Society.
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