The City of West Monroe has announced the date for its annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. The event will take place on Monday, Dec. 1.
The ceremony will be held on Monday, Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. at the West Monroe City Hall parking lot located at 2305 N. 7th Street. The public is invited to view the official lighting of the City Hall
Christmas Tree as well as several live Christmas Trees located on the grounds of City Hall that have been decorated by local schools and organizations.
The Tree Lighting event will include the singing of Christmas Carols by local school choirs and local musicians, visits from special guests and complimentary refreshments. Children are encouraged to drop off their letters to Santa Claus in a special box that will be located in the front of City Hall.
The lighting ceremony is free and open to the public. Hot cocoa, coffee and other beverages will be available for sale by Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck.
Attendees are asked to bring donations of new, unwrapped toys to place under the City Hall Christmas Tree. Donated items will be distributed to needy families this holiday season by the West Monroe Fire Department.