Tree lighting to mark beginning of Holly Days in downtown BG

From DOWNTOWN BOWLING GREEN

Downtown Bowling Green S.I.D. will host the annual community tree lighting in front of the Wood County District Public Library on Friday, Nov. 19 with the prelude starting at 6:45 p.m. 

This event will showcase appearances from Julie’s Dance Studio, the BGHS Madrigals, Mayor Mike Aspacher, and other special guests. Refreshments will be provided by Biggby Coffee and Kabob It. 

Afterwards, everyone is invited to the Wood County Courthouse for “Carols at the Courthouse” at 7:30 p.m., presented by the Madrigals, celebrating the Courthouse’s 125th anniversary in the grand stairway.

The Community Tree Lighting Ceremony marks the beginning of the Holly Days season for Bowling Green. Check out all the sales at downtown businesses on Black Friday (Nov. 26) or Shop Small Saturday (Nov. 27). Santa will be walking around downtown on Shop Small Saturday and will be available for photo opportunities. 

Enter for a chance to win a live tree from Downtown BG S.I.D. and the Downtown Foundation. Entries will be accepted Nov. 22 through Dec. 1, with the winner announced Dec. 3. Click to enter

From Dec. 6-15 Downtown BG S.I.D. will also be holding a downtown holiday photo contest where the winners will receive $50, $100, or $200 in Downtown Dollars. Submissions are due by noon on Dec. 3. Winners will be announced Dec. 17. 

For more information and updates, visit Downtown BG’s website www.downtownbgohio.org/event-calendar.