THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, DECEmbER 8, 2023 Page 13 Catarina Patterson handing out free goodie bags at the Mayor’s tent courtesy of Mayor Carlo DeMaria and the City of Everett. Everett’s own Maria Guanci performed. The Everett High School Crimson Choir performed. Everett’s official tree is now lit for the holiday season. Angelena Hightower & the Unit performed. Angelena Hightower performed. The United Troops of Everett and Chelsea Girl Scouts performed on the stage. Zion Church Ministries’ Bishop Robert Brown delivered an energetic opening blessing. Santa paraded down Broadway from City Hall and arrived in style thanks to the Everett Fire Department. Special to The Advocate T All smiles after visiting the face painting tent. Attendees got to enjoy live performances of holiday songs by different acts throughout the evening. he City of Everett hosted the annual Tree LightThe Everett City Council handed out free cookies. Attendees excited to go for a ride on the “Norwood Street Express” train. ing event on Friday, Dec. 2, at Everett Square, in celebration of the holiday season. Mayor Carlo DeMaria and family threw the switch and lit up the beautiful Christmas tree to spread holiday cheer with the most wonderful celebration of the year. The City spread holiday cheer with many fun and free activities, including live performances, hay rides, train rides, holiday characters, face painting, balloon creations, food, giveaways and even a special visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus directly from the North Pole. They paraded down Broadway, led by the Everett Police and Fire Departments and Everett High School’s award-winning band. Also at the event, attendees were able to meet and take a photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus upstairs at the Parlin Library and partake in arts & crafts while waiting in line for their turn to see them. “The Tree Lighting is always a fantastic opportunity for our community to come together to spread cheer and celebrate the holiday season,” said Mayor DeMaria. “I’d like to thank all of the sponsors, participants, volunteers and everyone who attended for making this event another tremendous success. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, Everett.” If you would like to know about all of the upcoming events the City of Everett has planned, please visit cityofeverett.com/calendar/category/ events/list. You can also follow the official social media pages on Facebook, Instagram and X (the platform formerly known as Twitter). Facebook: /cityofeverettma and /mayorcarlodemaria. Instagram: @cityofeverettma and @mayorcarlodemaria. X: @City_EverettMA and @Mayor_DeMaria. All are welcome to attend the many exciting events that are planned.
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