Pittsfield Park Square Tree Lighting Returns This Friday, Dec 2

The City of Pittsfield's Park Square Tree Lighting Ceremony is set to take place this

Friday, December 2 at 6 p.m.

The ceremony is part of Downtown Pittsfield, Inc.’s Festive Frolic event lineup, which includes events such as the wreath art auction, holiday ornament making, holiday artswalk, an elf pub crawl, and much more. A full list of Festive Frolic events can be found here.

Before the tree lighting, folks are welcome to can head to another Festive Frolic happening, the free hot chocolate bar and photo booth, hosted by Otto’s Kitchen and Comfort at 95 East St., from 5-7 p.m.

At 5:45 p.m., the Taconic High School Chorus will perform a variety of carols, followed by a performance by the Berkshire Hills Chorus during the lighting of the tree.

What tree lighting would be complete without a visit by Santa and Mrs. Claus? The holiday duo will be there to close out the ceremony.

Those planning to attend are asked to bring non-perishable food items that will be donated to the Christian Center’s food pantry.

For a complete schedule of Festive Frolic events, please visit downtownpittsfield.com.