SURREY – The City of Surrey says its Tree Lighting Festival drew crowds of over 20,000 to City Hall Plaza on Saturday (Nov. 25).
The lit 55-foot tree will now festively adorn the plaza until the New Year.
“The Surrey Tree Lighting Festival is an event that brings the community together year after year in celebration of the holidays,” said Mayor Linda Hepner in a release.
“The expanded festival site, top tier talent, and crowds for the Tree Lighting made this year another truly enjoyable event for all in attendance. I would like to thank Coast Capital Savings for their continued support; Without it, a festival of this calibre would not be possible.”
#RuthB with the voice of an angel had all the kids singing along to her song Lost Boy at Surrey's Tree Lighting tonight🎶😇🎄 pic.twitter.com/ocb8xlIaoj
— Steve Saunders (@dingomoose) November 26, 2017
See also: ‘Lost Boy’ balladeer Ruth B. headlines Surrey Tree Lighting Festival this year
Stunning Tree is lit! Great event @surreybcevents! #KPU was proud to be there! #TreeLighting @KwantlenU pic.twitter.com/gMj5VY2cZu
— Kim K Rose (@KimKRose1) November 26, 2017
Can you feel the holiday spirit? Magic is in the air at the #SurreyTree Lighting Festival. pic.twitter.com/USNLQz0sZP
— Surrey Major Events (@surreybcevents) November 25, 2017
Queen Elsa & Olaf have arrived! Join us at the #SurreyTree Fest and get your photo taken on the hour until 5pm! pic.twitter.com/tfE0cXi2HA
— Surrey Major Events (@surreybcevents) November 25, 2017
The tree is officially lit! Thank you to everyone that came out to celebrate the #SurreyTree Lighting Festival!
We'd love to hear your thoughts about the event. Take our online survey for your chance to win a Visa gift card: https://t.co/kAswy4M3zb pic.twitter.com/T3s7Fn162h— Surrey Major Events (@surreybcevents) November 26, 2017
This year’s event featured an expanded Holiday Market featuring local artisans and crafters, a performance from Juno award-winning headliner Ruth B. and a Holiday Fun Zone featuring a zip line, amusement rides and road hockey along University Drive.
Attendees also took free photos with Santa, decorated cookies, had their faces painted and wrote letters to Santa at QMFM’s letter writing station.
Visit surrey.ca/treelighting for more information.
Surrey’s 55-foot Christmas tree. (Photo submitted)
Surrey Mayor Linda Hepner sits with Santa at the annual Tree Lighting Festival. (Photo submitted)
