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  • Lakeview Tree Lighting Ceremony

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    Name: Lakeview Tree Lighting Ceremony
    Date: November 24, 2019
    Time: 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM CST
    Event Description:
    Celebrate the kickoff of the holiday season in Lakeview with the lighting of Lakeview's community Christmas tree! Enjoy live performances and a special visit from Santa! The festivities will take place outdoors at the Lincoln Hub intersection of Lincoln/Southport/Wellington.
     
    Head to S&G Restaurant before the tree lighting from 4:30-6PM for an ornament-making arts & crafts project hosted by KidCreate Art Studio! You can put your ornament on the Lakeview Christmas tree or bring it home!
     
    Advocate Health will be hosting a Coat & Book Drive during the event, so please bring any used coats or books to donate to those in need!
     
    The Tree Lighting Ceremony will begin at 6PM.
     
    Highlights include:
    • Carols performed by students from Alphonsus Academy and Center for the Arts
    • Appearances by cast members from Gian Carlo Menotti's "Amahl and the Night Visitors" and Ballet Chicago's "The Nutcracker" performing this November and December at Athenaeum Theatre
    • A countdown to the tree lighting featuring an appearance by Santa, joined by other community leaders
    • S&G Restaurant and Golden Apple Diner will also be serving FREE hot chocolate from 6-8pm!
     
     
    This event is sponsored by Lakeview SSA 27.
    Location:
    The Lincoln Hub (Southport & Wellington Intersection)
    Date/Time Information:
    Sunday, 11/24 at 6pm with ornament-making from 4:30-6pm at S&G Restaurant with KidCreate Art Studio
    Fees/Admission:
    Free