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Bethlehem to host back to back tree lighting events, debut new elements this year<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Bethlehem, PA (November 20, 2023) – In a true embracing of celebration of Christmas City spirit, Bethlehem is hosting back-to-back tree lighting ceremonies this year. \u201cWe double dog dare you to attend them both,\u201d laughed Tammy Wending, Senior Vice President of Bethlehem Initiatives for the Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce. \u201cChristmas is for all of Bethlehem and we\u2019re working hard to show off the holiday fun that everyone can enjoy throughout the entire city.\u201d<\/p>\n Bethlehem\u2019s Payrow Plaza tree lighting returns to Black Friday<\/strong> Unwrapping tree lighting firsts on the North Side<\/strong><\/p>\n This year\u2019s program will include an expanded stage and extended time. It will be half an hour longer than ever before with extra entertainment including an ethereal presentation by Touchstone Theatre featuring a great surprise.<\/p>\n Also, for the first time, the event will include wine and beer sales. Lost Tavern Brewing has brewed a special Christmas Beer and Franklin Hill Vineyards will be serving mulled wine.<\/p>\n A favorite element will remain. The Christmas Trellis will be decked out with ornaments honoring first responders.<\/p>\n Bethlehem\u2019s SouthSide Arts District Lights Up With Holiday Cheer<\/strong> The SouthSide Tree Lighting event begins at 5pm on the Bethlehem Greenway at 324 South New St.<\/p>\n The crowd will enjoy rocking holiday tunes from The Beautiful Distortion, a harmony-heavy melodic rock band. Complimentary warm cider will be served by Zest Bethlehem as well as cocoa and cookies from Roasted. Touchstone Theatre and Moravian University students will be spreading cheer with handmade holiday cards and a special surprise appearance.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Information provided to TVL by: <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Bethlehem to host back to back tree lighting events, debut new elements this year Bethlehem, PA (November 20, 2023) – In a true embracing of celebration of Christmas City … Continue reading Unwrap new surprises and traditions at two Bethlehem tree lighting ceremonies<\/span>
\nThe Citizen\u2019s Christmas City Committee will host the first tree lighting on November 24 in Payrow Plaza. \u201cThe community is excited for this event to return to Black Friday. We had to make some schedule changes during the pandemic, but we\u2019re thrilled to bring back this day-after-Thanksgiving tradition,\u201d said Wendling. Gates will open at 4 p.m. A prelude begins at 4:30 and the formal ceremony starts at 5.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>\u201cBe sure to save some Christmas spirit because the party continues Saturday night in Bethlehem\u2019s SouthSide,\u201d said Erin Zebertavage, SouthSide Arts District\u2019s Downtown Manager.<\/p>\n
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