Seasonal & Holidays
'Santa Claus' To Fly In Long Island Tree Lighting Ceremony
The big guy will arrive by helicopter at the event, which is set to include music, costumed characters, free candy canes and hot chocolate.
FARMINGVILLE, NY — Santa Claus' annual visit by helicopter to the Holtsville Ecology Center's annual tree lighting has been planned for Dec. 6, Brookhaven Town officials said.
The event will feature musical entertainment, costumed characters, free candy canes, and hot chocolate. Event sponsors include Texas Roadhouse, Dairy Queen, WBLI/WBAB, La Fiesta, Big 98.1, Eastern Helicopters, New York Cancer and Blood Specialists, and the Holtsville Fire Department.
Character visits will start at 5:30 p.m. with the event to follow at 6 p.m.
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Officials advise visitors arrive early.
The Holtsville Ecology Center is located at 249 Buckley Rd., Holtsville.
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For more information, contact: 631-451-9276 or www.brookhavenny.gov.
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