Smithtown To Host Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony At Town Hall

TOWN OF SMITHTOWN, NY — The Town of Smithtown scheduled its annual Tree Lighting Ceremony for 5 to 6:30 p.m. Dec. 3 at Smithtown Town Hall, located at 99 W. Main Street, Smithtown.

The popular holiday spectacular is a community-based event, orchestrated by the Town of Smithtown Recreation Department. The event features live music, performances from local school districts and dance companies, delicious holiday treats, entertainment and a special guest from the North Pole, courtesy of the Smithtown Fire Department.

"This event has grown significantly every year and for good reason… Our Recreation Department works in lockstep with the school districts, community organizations, businesses and nonprofits like the Smithtown Food Pantry for months to organize a fantastic live show, featuring local, very talented young residents," Supervisor Edward Wehrheim stated. "Our amazing Parks Department gets into the holiday spirit more and more each year… they transform Town Hall into a Winter Wonderland, quite literally. Additionally, the Smithtown Fire Department utilizes special satellite technology to coordinate logistics for Santa to make an early trip to Smithtown each year! In addition to a phenomenal lineup of live performances, delicious local fare and fun entertainment, we have added a photo booth feature!"

Wehrheim thanked the volunteers who "help make this event so special."

"From Girl Scout Troops 292, 1823, and 628 to our local high school students volunteering through the Youth Bureau, their efforts ensure this celebration is brighter and bigger than ever," he said. "If you’ve never attended our Annual Tree Lighting, I highly encourage you to mark your calendars and join us for the festivities—it’s an experience you won’t want to miss."

Live performances will include the Great Hollow Select Chorus, Hauppauge High School Kickline, RJO Intermediate Chorus, Smithtown West Varsity Whisperettes, Accompsett Middle School Select Chorus, Sara Jean Dance Company, and Smithtown West Jazz Choir.

Entertainment for the evening will include holiday music and balloon sculpting for kids of all ages by Animations.Cookies and hot chocolate were donated by Smithtown Landing Caterers. Santa Claus will be catching a ride with the Smithtown Fire Department and will have a special area for kids to interact with him before the countdown for the Tree Lighting.

The Big Black Food Truck and Pretzel Factory will be on site with delicious snacks and light fare, available for purchase.

New this year is Zag’s Photo Booth, which will have a designated area for digital and print photos.

The town will have a collection site set up for the Smithtown Food Pantry and Toys for Tots at the event. Residents may drop off non-perishables like canned foods, boxed cereals and snacks, powdered milk and powdered baby formula or donate a new toy for families in need.

The rain date for this event is Dec. 5. This event is free for Smithtown residents.