The Town of Ayer hosted its 10th annual holiday tree lighting and stroll yesterday. From young children to Santa, all ages came out for the special tradition.
Residents collected their candles and the stroll began around 5 p.m. Together, all the candles created a beautiful white glow as the group walked down Main Street, then stopped at Town Hall.
The Assistant Town Manager welcomed the crowd at Town Hall, then introduced the Select Board chair to lead the countdown.
Calling this event the official start of the holiday season, the Select Board chair said, “I hope that tonight, everyone will just take a moment and remember your favorite holiday moment,” then hold onto that.
The countdown began and the tree was lit. Shortly after, residents began moving toward Town Hall, where it was warmer. There, you had two choices: get in line to take photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus or head upstairs to The Great Hall. The Nashoba Valley Concert Band began playing holiday songs.
Watch for Other Holiday Events in Ayer
If you missed this event, you can still drive by and see the Christmas tree and lights outside Town Hall. There are also three more holiday events scheduled in Ayer this month:
Wednesday, Dec. 10: The Ayer Library is hosting a holiday party from 6 to 7:45 pm, featuring live music by students from the Groton Hill Music Center. Get ready for other festivities too, to help you get in the holiday spirit. No registration required. Check the library events calendar.
Sunday, Dec. 13: Join the Tuba Concert at Town Hall. 2 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 21: Join the Ayer Fire and Police departments for a Santa parade with fire engines and police vehicles. The parade begins at Pirone Park at 1 p.m. and finishes at Ayer Shirley Regional High School.
Watch the town’s website or social media for more details as we get closer to the dates. Link.