The Perkasie Christmas tree shines bright following the tree lighting ceremony. Photo by John Worthington | The Reporter.
Hoisted high in the air by crane, Santa Claus lit the towering Perkasie Christmas tree before a sea of onlookers.
Thousands swarmed downtown Perkasie Saturday for the town’s 117th annual tree lighting ceremony, the oldest in the nation.
“Perkasie is honored to have each of you here this evening,” said Perkasie Mayor Jeff Hollenbach. “May this Christmas season fill every heart with joy, peace and renewed hope.”
The ceremony was accompanied by an extravaganza of attractions and activities, including aerial acrobatics, a wagon ride and a horse and carriage ride. Other entertainment included live music, wandering carolers and stilt walkers.
Santa Claus lights the Christmas tree Saturday, December 5 at Perkasie’s 117th annual tree lighting ceremony.
Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive on a Perkasie Electric Truck to light the Christmas tree.
The crowd watches Santa Claus light the Christmas tree.
Maverick Murphy (right) helped Santa Claus light the tree after being selected by random draw.As the tree lighting approached, Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived on a Perkasie Electric Truck to great fanfare. Loud cheers and applause filled the air as the tree was lit aglow. Little Maverick Murphy was selected by random draw to help Santa light the tree.
Following the ceremony, Santa and Mrs. Claus settled in the RE/MAX440 building for photos, with families lining up at the entrance. Rounding out the event were Christmas treats, food trucks and shopping and dining specials.
A group poses for a picture with the Grinch.
An aerialist performs aerial acrobatics
Children pose for a picture with stilt walkers
Mike Greer and Co. perform live music.This article appears courtesy of a content share agreement between North Penn Now and The Reporter. To read more stories like this, visit https://www.thereporteronline.com
