Jacksonville FL Tree Lighting 11/21/09

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http://mobilelifetoday.com/health/11/02/...nville-fl/

Quote:A new tradition returns for its third year, The Lighting of the Great Tree at the St. Johns Town Center is another festive way to celebrate the holiday spirit. This year, the event has expanded and now offers a free day filled with holiday festivities including kids’ activities and a concert with American Idol season 5 winner Taylor Hicks. This holiday event, Nov. 21, kicks-off the holiday season early and gets shoppers in the mood to purchase the perfect gift at one of the Town Center’s stores, many not found anywhere else in Jacksonville. Festivities begin at noon, Santa and Mrs. Claus light the tree at 8:30 p.m. and a fireworks finale concludes this festive event. http://www.simon.com

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Jacksonville, Fl-It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas here in Jacksonville. The 3rd annual tree lighting at the St. John's Town Center is scheduled to take place Saturday, November 21st.

Festivities kick off at noon including all kinds of activities for kids including games and a kid zone. American Idol winner Taylor Hicks will be performing a mini holiday concert at 8 p.m. and at 8:30 p.m. is the tree lighting ending with a fireworks show. This is a great event to bring the family to and get into the holiday spirit.

Sal Saldana came in to our morning show to give us a few details about the tree. Standing 32 feet tall, right in front of Maggiano's, the tree has already been decorated and the lights are in place.

Sal said that putting this tree together was not an easy task. But all the hard work will pay off next Saturday during the tree lighting festivities. This event is free and open to the public.


Why isn't this taking place in New England? I would love to see Taylor at a tree lighting-talk about ushering in the holiday spirit!!