It’s never too early to start thinking about the holiday season. The City of Belleville’s Lighting Display Committee will be hosting a special Festival of Lights fundraising event in Market Square on Saturday, August 5. Residents are encouraged to join them from 10 a.m. to noon for:
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Live music
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Face painting
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Holiday-themed activities
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‘Letter to Santa’ writing station and mailbox
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Small lighting display(s)
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Selfie station
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Giveaways and more
There will even be a special guest appearance from Santa and Mrs. Claus who will be in town for their summer holiday. All funds raised during the event will go towards the Festival of Lights to purchase new displays and refurbishing existing displays.
“This year, we wanted to try something a little different to get people excited about the upcoming Festival of Lights season,” said chair of the Lighting Display Committee Councillor Garnet Thompson. “We want this year’s event to be the best it can and hope everyone will stop by for some festive fun as we kick off our annual fundraising campaign.”
Donations of all sizes are welcome and appreciated. Can’t make the event but still want to donate? Donations can also be made online year-round through a Lighting Display Sponsorship Form. Details on the 2023 Festival of Lights will be released in coming months. Residents are encouraged to stay tuned to Belleville.ca/FestivalofLights for updates.
THE ABOVE IS PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF BELLEVILLE
