Festive tree lighting to kick-off holidays

Posted Friday, December 8, 2023 12:09 pm

The Christmas tree shined a colorful display of lights to kick off the holiday festivities.

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Senior dance team of Downstage Dance Studio provided an exhilarating performance to a festive crowd at the Seaford Fire Department’s Christmas Tree Lighting.

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County Legislator Michael Giangregorio, left, with Councilman Christopher Carini and State Sen. Steve Rhoads at the Seaford tree lighting.

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Hundreds gathered at Seaford Fire Department to watch the 50th anniversary of the Christmas Tree Lighting.

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In charge of planning the event was Peter Lochner, who thanked everyone in the crowd for coming to the annual tree lighting ceremony.

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The night sky was filled with colorful lights on Dec. 2 in Seaford, as the Seaford Fire Department hosted their annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony.

The event was the tree lighting’s 50^th anniversary, and hundreds gathered to watch the festivities. The crowd was thoroughly entertained by the fire truck parade while getting into the holiday spirit with cookies and hot chocolate. The Seaford High School Band and Chorus provided musical entertainment, while Downstage Dance put on an exhilarating dance performance. There was even an opportunity for kids to meet Santa on his sleigh.

The night ended with a dazzling Christmas tree lighting, and event planner Peter Lochner stood on the stage to thank the hundreds of attendees for coming to the annual tree lighting ceremony.

— Charles Shaw

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