Sunday, December 9, 2012
Young and not-so-young gather to ring in the holidays with St. Nick at city hall.
Hyattsville's children got to hang out with Santa yesterday during the city's breakfast and lunch with Santa event at the Hyattsville Municpal Building on Gallatin Street. Kids had the opportunity to tell Santa what they wanted for Christmas, as well as the chance to create some cute arts and crafts. This was the second event of the weekend in Hyattsville designed to ring in the holiday season. The night before, city residents gathered at Magruder Park for the lighting of city's holiday tree.
Friday, December 7, 2012
Tree lighting ceremony held at Magruder Park.
Hyattsville City Council President Matt McKnight (Ward 3), lights the city holiday tree during a brief ceremony at Magruder Park last night. The tree is a 15-foot-tall Frasier Fir bought from Benkhe's Nursery in Beltsville for $400 and decorated with simple white LED lights. The ceremony featured carols, hot chocolate, cookies, and a visit from Santa Claus himself.
Tree lighting, Santa visit mark Friday and Saturday.
Hyattsville area residents can get into the holiday spirit with a special holiday tree lighting ceremony at Magruder Park tonight. The event begins at 7 p.m., and is free and open to the public. There will be carolers, hot chocolate and a special visit from Santa himself. The tree lighting will take place at the garden circle near the front entrance to the park. On Saturday, Santa will be sticking around to have breakfast and lunch with city residents. Santa will be the guest of honor at a continental breakfast beginning at 9 a.m. and a luncheon at noon. Costs to dine with Santa is just $5 per person. Kids under the age of two eat free. Photos with Santa can be had for a $3 sitting fee. The event takes place at the Hyattsville Municipal …
