Dover to hold 29th annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony

Dover will host its 29th annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony Friday, Dec. 5, at 5 p.m.

The tree lighting ceremony is open to the public and free of charge.

This years Christmas Tree in Henry Law Park was donated by the Brooks family of Berwick, Maine.

Lee Brooks said the tree she donated has a lot of memories. It was my favorite one, she said.

She hopes to see her tree, the second donated to Dover after the removal of the living tree, during the ceremony.

Joyful Voices and Nancy Gurick will lead attendees in singing familiar Christmas songs around the tree.

City officials encourage attendees to bring a weather-appropriate ornament to hang on the tree. Santa and Mrs. Claus will make an appearance and speak with the children after the ceremony.

For more information, contact the recreation department at 516-6401.

Rochesters tree lighting ceremony is Friday, Dec. 5, at 5:30 p.m., in the town square.

The event will feature caroling, hot chocolate, dance performances and cookie decorating.

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Dover to hold 29th annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony