Finally, the moment everyone was waiting for…
Oh the weather outside was frightful but dozens of residents braved the cold and rain to join in the festivities at the Woodhaven Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday evening. Nothing would stop the Woodhaven BID from bringing holiday cheer to those brave enthusiasts who were treated to free Santa hats and the first glimpse at a fully lit Christmas tree. Volunteers passed out red and white glow sticks in the crowd, later used in a tribute to all the troops unable to be home with their families for Christmas. Maria Thomson and Stephen Esposito, president of the Woodhaven BID, were joined by elected officials on the stage and entertained the crowd with Christmas Caroling and a reading of ‘’Twas the Night Before Christmas.”
Santa and Mrs. Claus were also on hand joined by the Christmas Mouse, the Christmas Rabbit, Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.
Photos by Patricia Adams
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- Maria Thomson led fellow BIDders and elected officials in a Woodhaven rendition of Jingle Bells.
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- Rain wasn’t enough to dampen the spirits of families who crowded under umbrellas waiting for the countdown to light the tree.
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- Santa and Mrs. Claus braved the rain and got a warm welcome from a cold and wet crowd.
