As the holiday season approaches in Citrus Heights, the community is gearing up for its annual festivities, beginning with the Holiday Tree Lighting event set for December 4, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at City Hall, located at 6360 Fountain Square Drive. Residents and their families can expect an evening full of holiday cheer, featuring a special visit from Santa Claus, tempting hot cocoa and cookies, and delightful train rides around City Hall, as reported by the Citrus Heights official website.
Highlighting the evening will be the ceremonial tree lighting that casts a glow over City Hall, ushering in the holiday season. Local council members, city staff, and community members will all be there for this luminous celebration. The festive gathering is not just for merrymaking but also for residents to showcase their artistic flair in the Best Lights in Citrus Heights contest—an annual display of community decorations and holiday spirit. Nominations for the most festively decorated homes will be open from December 1 through December 8.
Following the nomination phase, community voting will take the stage from December 9 to December 16, with the most outstanding holiday displays being recognized shortly after the votes are counted. In a further nod to civic pride, nominees and acclaimed winners alike are invited to collect a Best Lights in Citrus Heights yard sign, complimentary of City Hall on December 18, an emblem of their creativity and communal spirit.
For those eager to participate or engage in this festive community tradition, keep tabs on the City of Citrus Heights' social media platforms, Instagram and Facebook, where updates on nominations and voting will readily unfold.
