Kent Winterfest parade and tree lighting Dec. 3

Get in the holiday spirit at the 2011 Kent Winterfest Saturday, Dec. 3 at Town Square Plaza, Second Avenue and West Harrison Street.

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  • Tuesday, November 29, 2011 10:50pm
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Santa arrives last year at the Kent Winterfest parade. This year's Winterfest is Saturday

Santa arrives last year at the Kent Winterfest parade. This year's Winterfest is Saturday

Get in the holiday spirit at the 2011 Kent Winterfest Saturday, Dec. 3 at Town Square Plaza, Second Avenue and West Harrison Street.

A Holiday Reading, Santa Parade and Tree Lighting are part of the festivities at the 30th annual Winterfest presented by the Kent Lions Club.

Children of all ages are welcome at the Holiday Reading at 3:30 p.m. at the Kent Library. Children also will have the opportunity to make ornaments at the library. Children who attend the reading will receive VIP seating and treats at the Tree Lighting.

Santa arrives during a short parade at 4:30 p.m. at Kent Station. Santa will receive the key to the city from Mayor Suzette Cooke. Local school bands and floats will escort Santa to his workshop at Kent Station and then to the Tree Lighting.

A light show synchronized to computer-generated music will include the lighting of a 40-foot Christmas tree at 5:30 p.m. Free hot apple cider, hot chocolate, popcorn and other treats will be provided.

Local bands and choirs will perform Christmas songs leading up to the lighting of the tree. Take a ride on the Holiday Carousel with a suggested donation of $1 per ride.

Kent Winterfest 2011

(at Town Square Plaza)

Saturday, Dec. 3

• Noon to 8 p.m. – Holiday Carousel

• 3:30 p.m. – Holiday Reading, Kent Library, 212 Second Ave. N.

• 4:30 p.m. – Santa Parade, Kent Station

• 5:30 p.m. – Tree Lighting, Town Square Plaza

 


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