Town holds annual Manhasset tree lighting ceremony

The Island Now
The tree at Mary Jane Davies Green is lit marking the beginning of the holiday season. (Photo courtesy of the Town of North Hempstead)

The Town of North Hempstead hosted the Annual Manhasset Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony in conjunction with the Manhasset Chamber of Commerce, Manhasset Park District, and Manhasset Lakeville Fire Department on Friday, December 3 at Mary Jane Davies Green in Manhasset.

The event included a performance by the Manhasset High School Brass Choir and awards for the Manhasset Chamber of Commerce poster contest. Manhasset American Legion Post 304, Marine Corp League Detachment 1471, and Reverend Stephen Tamke assisted with the Pledge of Allegiance and the blessing. The Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department brought along Santa who made an appearance following the tree lighting. Hundreds of members of the community attended to enjoy the festivities and witness the tree lighting. Refreshments were provided by For Five Coffee Roasters of Manhasset and Herb & Olive Markets.

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