Pasadena Mayor Bill Bogaard will lead the official tree-lighting ceremony and holiday celebration Tuesday, Dec. 8, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the grand entrance of Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Ave.
The McKinley After-School Performing Choir under the direction of Robin Turrentine will sing songs of the season; refreshments will be served.
Bogaard will flip the switch that turns on the lights of the 20-foot Washington Noble Fir. The lights, donated by Pasadena Water and Power, are energy-saving, light-emitting diodes (LED) that use about 90 percent less energy than incandescent tree lights and do not produce any heat. The tree will also be decorated with large, colorful ornaments.
Everyone is invited to bring new, unwrapped toys, sporting equipment or gift cards and place them in Spark of Love Toy Drive boxes provided by the Pasadena Fire Department. The gifts will be distributed to needy children and teens.
For more information call (626) 744-4755.
Media Contact:
Ann Erdman
Public Affairs Office
(626) 744-4755
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