Marietta is set to light up the beginning of the holiday season with its Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, anticipated to fill Marietta Square with festive cheer on December 5. The event promises a blend of traditional holiday activities, starting at 4:00 PM, and is free for the community to enjoy. Highlighting the early evening will be performances by local school choruses, ready to spread holiday joy with their vocal harmonies, as detailed by the city's official announcement.
The Ugly Holiday Sweater Walking Parade is scheduled to commence at 4:45 PM, where residents will showcase their most eye-catching and outrageous sweaters. An eagerly awaited moment for the young and the young at heart, Santa's grand arrival will make a noteworthy entry as he is chauffeured in on a City of Marietta firetruck at 5:15 PM. The event's centerpiece, the lighting of Marietta's Great Christmas Tree, will illuminate the square at 6:00 PM.
According to the details provided by the city, the evening's festivities are not only about the visual spectacle but also offer interactive elements. Attendees can engage in writing heartfelt letters to Santa Claus at various Santa Letter Writing Stations that will be set up throughout the night.
For those seeking more information about the City's Annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Santa's Arrival event, the city encourages interested individuals to either visit their website or contact them directly at 770-794-5601.
