2009 Holiday Tree To Be Decorated November 27 - Monument Square

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 335)

The public is invited to attend the annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, November 27th at 5:30 p.m. at Monument Square in downtown Portland.

The ceremony will feature entertainment for the w hole family including a performance from the Maine State Ballet, Portland Conservatory of Music, Rick Charette and the Bubblegum Band and a VERY SPECIAL GUEST!

Following the entertainment, the 50′ blue spruce adorned with over 2,000 environmentally friendly LED lights, will be lit by a child chosen in a radio contest by Q97.9.  The tree was donated by John Plante of St. John Street in Portland.

The event takes place rain or shine!