THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2024 Page 9 HOLIDAY | FROM PAGE 1 Fire Departments and Everett High School’s award-winning band. Following the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus on the big stage, there was a sing-along of holiday songs; they then made their way to the Parlin Memorial Library to take photos with attendees. In addition to the festive activities, Mayor Carlo DeMaria and family threw the switch and lit up the beautiful Christmas tree to spread holiday cheer throughout the community. “The Christmas Tree Lighting is one of my personal favorite annual events because it’s 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.” All of the upcoming City of Everett events can be found by visiting the events calendar on the City website at cityofeverett.com/calendar/category/events/list. Residents can also follow the official social media pages on Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly known as Twitter) to stay updated. Facebook: /cityofeverettma and /mayorcarlodemaria. Instagram: @cityofeverettma and @mayorcarlodemaria. X: @EverettGov_ MA and @Mayor_DeMaria. All are welcome to attend the upcoming events. Everett’s offi cial Christmas tree is lit for the holiday season. Mayor Carlo DeMaria and First Lady Stacy in front of the City of Everett’s offi cial Christmas tree. Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived in style thanks to the Everett Fire Department. The Everett High School Band, led by Music Director Gene O’Brien, paraded down Broadway to Everett Square to kick off the festivities. From left: City of Everett ECTV/ Communications Event Coordinator Bobby Barrett, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Cathy Draine, Everett First Lady Stacy DeMaria, Mayor Carlo DeMaria and Zion Church Ministries’ Bishop Robert G. Brown. From left: State Senator Sal DiDomenico, Tricia DiDomenico, Everett First Lady Stacy DeMaria, Mayor Carlo DeMaria and former Ward 6 Councillor Al Lattanzi. At the Mayor’s tent, from left: Catarina Patterson, Veterans Agent Gerri Miranda, Everett First Lady Stacy DeMaria, Mayor Carlo DeMaria and Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Cathy Draine and her daughter, Ailey. From left: Everett Chamber of Commerce President Dan Cameron, Everett First Lady Stacy DeMaria and Mayor Carlo DeMaria. The City of Everett’s Youth Development and Enrichment Department handed out free popcorn to attendees. Mayor’s Office Executive Manager Dolores Lattanzi and former Ward 6 Councillor Al Lattanzi. Santa and Mrs. Claus, along with other holiday characters, sang some songs with attendees. Mayor Carlo DeMaria and family celebrated the holiday season with the community at the City of Everett’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting. The School Street and Norwood Street municipal parking lot was fi lled with attendees and activities for all to partake in.
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