This tree will be illuminated outside the Broad Street Market.
It’s time to get into the holiday spirit.
A group of local organizations are coming together to host a tree lighting event at the Broad Street Market on Saturday, Dec. 6.
Harrisburg-based Capital Rebirth, Friends of Midtown and the market will co-host the event, which will begin at 5 p.m. and feature crafts, cocoa and caroling.
“This event represents what the holiday season is all about — connection, joy and community,” said Mikell Simpson, founder and executive director of Capital Rebirth. “We are proud to help create experiences that bring people together, and we hope this tradition brings warmth and unity to Midtown for years to come.”
Organizers will illuminate the 11-foot Douglas fir tree, donated by Ground Roots of Dover, Pa., after a short program emceed by WGAL’s Tom Lehman. The tree is positioned in front of the market’s tent structure at N. 3rd and Verbeke streets.
Before the tree lighting, Erica Shallenberger will provide music in the stone building from 4-5 p.m. During the evening, there will also be caroling by the Messiah Lutheran Church Choir, arts and crafts, s’mores and hot cocoa.
The event is free and open to the public.
“The Midtown community has been incredibly supportive and collaborative throughout the past year and it has been a pleasure working with them to bring this idea to fruition,” said Cherri Parks-Taylor, Broad Street Market manager. “We look forward to this becoming a standing tradition. We hope this brings joy to the Harrisburg community as a whole.”
For more information, visit Capital Rebirth’s Facebook page.
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