Coon Rapids Kicks Off The Season With Annual Tree Lighting Festival Featuring Santa, Music, And Charity Drive

Coon Rapids Kicks Off The Season With Annual Tree Lighting Festival Featuring Santa, Music, And Charity Drive

As the holiday season swiftly approaches, residents of Coon Rapids, Minnesota can look forward to the annual Tree Lighting Festival set to illuminate the community spirit. According to a recent social media post by the City of Coon Rapids's local government page, the beloved event is slated for December 14th, from 3:30 to 6 p.m. at Boulevard Plaza, located at 11002 Crooked Lake Blvd.

The festivities are to include an appearance by Santa at 4 p.m., providing a precious photo opportunity for families. Holiday cheer will be spread with complimentary cocoa and cookies, and attendees can enjoy live music to truly to kick off the celebrations. For those looking to escape the chilly Minnesota weather, fire pits will be available to keep attendees warm. "Make sure you stay for the countdown to a twinkling light display on the tree and fireworks," reminds the city's official announcement.

Adding a charitable dimension to the event, the festival organizers have called on participants to bring non-perishable food and monetary donations. These contributions will support the Coon Rapids High School food shelf and the Cardinal Compassion Fund, vital resources for community members in need. Once again, the event demonstrates how community gatherings can extend beyond moments of joy, serving to strengthen the bonds of support and care that sustain the fabric of local life.

In the true spirit of community involvement, these annual gatherings become more than mere observances; they become a testament to the commitment of a city to gather, to celebrate, and to intentionally keep alight the flame of generosity in such festive times. As Boulevard Plaza prepares to dawn its holiday attire, the City of Coon Rapids echoes its hopes that the Tree Lighting Festival will shine as a beacon of community bonds and shared joy in the heart of winter's descent.

SOURCE: hoodline