The annual Bowling Green Tree Lighting will be held the evening of Friday, Nov. 17 on the grounds of the Bowling Green District Public Library.
The celebration begins at 6:30 p.m. with refreshments provided by Biggby Coffee, Qdoba, and Kabob It and a story from read by Tony Vetter, the director of Downtown BG.
The BGHS Madrigals will then sing a few songs before the tree lighting begins.
Mayor Mike Aspacher and other dignitaries will arrive at 7 p.m. on a fire truck, courtesy of the Bowling Green Fire Division.
Julie’s Dance Studio will then present a short performance in front of the tree immediately before the Mayor speaks and the tree is lit.
Afterwards, the Madrigals will perform inside in the library atrium.
The Community Tree Lighting Ceremony marks the beginning of the Holly Days season for Bowling Green. Downtown businesses will offer specials on Black Friday (Nov. 24) or Shop Small Saturday (Nov. 25).
There will also be a Downtown Holiday Photo Contest. Entries will be accepted Nov. 27 through Dec. 8. Voting will take place December 11-15, with the winners announced Dec. 18. First prize will win $100 Downtown Dollars, second prize will win $75 Downtown Dollars, and third prize will win $50 Downtown Dollars.
More details will be posted on the Downtown BG SID Facebook.
