By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
For the fourth year in a row, Pennsauken’s municipal complex will be aglow during the town’s Holiday Tree Lighting. Held on Wednesday, Dec. 6, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., residents will be able to stroll through a holiday light display at the Township’s Municipal Building Complex, 5605 N. Crescent Blvd.
“Santa, Mrs. Claus, and their friends will once again help us light the tree for the holidays,” said Pennsauken Mayor Vince Martinez. “Afterwards, they’ll be greeting residents who stop by to enjoy a fun and entertaining light display.”
Santa Claus will arrive via fire truck, courtesy of the Pennsauken Township Fire Department. From there, Jolly Ole’ Saint Nicholas will join Township officials and some other special friends to officially light the Township’s evergreen tree for the holiday season.
“We have a variety of activities planned throughout the event,” added Juan Vazquez, coordinator of the town’s Parks and Recreation Department. “Attendees can take holiday photos, buy a snack from food trucks, and kids can enjoy riding the trackless train and our newest addition, a carousel.”
In addition, children who want their letters to Santa delivered to the North Pole can drop them off that evening in a special mailbox set up on site. Mr. Claus will read some of these notes in a special video that will be shared later in the month on Pennsauken Television’s YouTube channel and via social media. The Township will also be accepting new, unwrapped toys during that time for the annual Angel Tree program, which helps local families in need during the holidays.
