Music, tree decorating part of tree-lighting ceremony in Des Plaines
Des Plaines held its annual tree-lighting ceremony Friday evening, one of several in the Northwest suburbs.
The event started about 4 p.m., when students and organizations decorate holiday trees provided by the Des Plaines Optimist Club. Santa arrived about 4:30 p.m. with the annual poster contest winners. The tree lighting was about 6:30 p.m.
The event included a performance by the Maine West High School Band and special guest appearances by the Minions. A Mitten Tree sought donations of new hats, gloves, mittens and scarves, and the Des Plaines Self-Help Closet & Food Pantry collected food items. The Artistry in Motion Dance Troupe, Salvation Army Band and Maine West High School Choraliers also performed.
Artistry In Motion dancers entertain the crowd during holiday lighting festivities Friday night at Metropolitan Square in Des Plaines.
Bob Chwedyk/bchwedyk@dailyherald.com
Kinzie and Jake Morgan of Des Plaines visit with Santa during holiday lighting festivities Friday night at Metropolitan Square in Des Plaines.
Bob Chwedyk/bchwedyk@dailyherald.com
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