LIGHTING UP LEON VALLEY FOR THE HOLIDAYS!
On Monday of this week, the City Council, Staff, Citizens, Santa & Mrs. Claus and Blue Santa from the Leon Valley Police Department, all helped bring in the holiday season with our annual Tree Lighting ceremony at the Community/Conference Center greenspace. We began with entertainment from John Marshall High School (JMHS) Jazz Band, with free donuts and coffee donated by Dunkin Donuts and free hot chocolate from our Kettle Corn sponsor, while supplies lasted. We had a GREAT turnout!
Following the music from JMHS, I read a Proclamation declaring the opening of the holiday season with a count-down to turn on the multi-colored lights in this area. Entertainment continued in the Community Center by the Leon Valley Elementary Choir and the Pat Neff Middle School band. Santa was there to meet and speak with any child who wanted to sit on his lap.
Special thanks to the Public Works department, under the leadership of Director Moritz, who painstakingly wrapped lights around all the trees, plus built and set up other decorations on the grounds, including a huge Christmas tree. Every year Public Works has expanded the lighting in the area and it shows! Please drive by and take a look. The lights will be on through January 2, 2023.
Thanks to our Community Relations Director, Crystal Miranda, for organizing this event, including obtaining sponsors and entertainment and communication of this event on our various social media sites. Let the festivities begin!
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