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Manayunk Tree
Lighting Ceremony

When
Thursday, 19 November
17:30
Price
Free
About

The annual Manayunk Tree Lighting Ceremony kicks off the MNYK Gets Lit holiday season. The event at Canal View Park features a full schedule: Bach to Rock Wayne student performances at 5:30pm, Santa's arrival at 6pm, John Viscardi & Lady Alma at 6:10pm, Ghostlight Players at 6:35pm, and The City Belles at 6:50pm. The official tree lighting and MNYK Gets Lit kickoff follow at 7pm. The evening also includes hot cocoa, ornament decorating, letters to Santa, North Pole Elves, glow giveaways, and a chance of magical North Pole snow.

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Canal View Park, Philadelphia
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