UPDATE: 11/26/22: Sunday 11/27 Holiday Stroll and Tree Lighting is postponed – A new date will be announced early to mid week. From Mayor Michael Nicholson: “The event is postponed. We will have a new date announce either on Monday or Tuesday. We need to first check with everyone who is going to be performing and participating to check their availability, and once we know that a new date will be announced. However, no matter what tomorrow’s event will not be occurring tomorrow it is postponed. Thank you!”
Gardner MA Lights a Taste of What’s to Come
The spirit of the upcoming Christmas season is already alive in the Chair City as these lights from November 22nd show. Thursday is Thanksgiving, Friday is Black Friday, Saturday is Small Business Saturday, and Sunday November 27, 2022 is the Holiday Stroll and Tree Lighting Ceremony.
Schedule of Events Tree Lighting on Sunday November 27th
From the City of Gardner “Meet the Mayor, Santa and Mrs. Claus, GHS Band, and GHS Cheerleaders at City Hall on Pleasant Street. Join the Parade at 4:30 PM and march through Downtown to Monument Park for the Tree Lighting Ceremony! At Monument Park on Central Street –
Enjoy performances by Gardner High School Band, Gardner High School Cheerleaders, and Gardner Middle School Chorus. – Horse drawn carriage rides – Holy Family Academy will be selling hot coffee and cocoa to raise funds. Food Trucks will be set up. Presentations will be made to Gardner CAC and Gardner Music Boosters. Hear a few words from Mayor Nicholson, Patti Bergstrom for Gardner Square Two, Inc., and Santa!
After the event, there is a FREE Christmas Party at Chair City Church. The entrance to use is at 112 Central Street, Gardner. In the large auditorium there will be seating and tables with Christmas cookies, baked Christmas goods, hot apple cider, and hot chocolate. A special attraction will be Santa and his Elves. All is FREE to the public. We spoke with Pastor Dave Tralongo. Listen here on any device. Click Play.