HOLYOKE — The City’s traditional celebration of the holiday season will kick off Saturday, December 7.
From 3 until 5 p.m., the Holyoke Merry Go Round at Heritage Park will offer free rides. Children and families will have the opportunity to pose for photos with holiday characters. Also, at the Holyoke Children’s Museum, young people are invited to decorate ornaments in the Art Studio.
All the while, roaming Dazzle Day Balloon Artists will entertain by twisting balloons into all manner of creative shapes.
At 5 p.m., City Hall will open for one and all to warm up with hot chocolate, cookies, and popcorn. Holiday characters will circulate in the hall, and a DJ will provide holiday music.
At 5:15, the First Lutheran School Ambassador’s Choir will perform. The Holyoke High School Madrigal Choir will perform at 5:30.
At 6 p.m., Holyoke Mayor Joshua A. Garcia will invite everyone outside for the annual Parade of Lights and the lighting of the Christmas tree that was provided by PeoplesBank.