Image: Annachizhova / Dreamstime / The City of Mission will mark the holiday season within the community on Nov. 29 during the lighting of the trees at Centennial Park.

By Don Mitchell

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‘Lighting of the Trees’ event features in Mission holiday kickoff

Nov 23, 2024 | 3:56 PM

UPDATE: The “Lighting of the Trees” event mentioned in this post has been rescheduled for Wednesday Dec. 4, 2024 between 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

MISSION – Officials with the City of Mission are set to kick off the holiday season with the “Lighting of the Trees” at Centennial Park on Friday.

In a release, a spokesperson said the public is invited to “a small community ceremony” featuring live music from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The lights will shine every evening after the Nov. 29 kickoff and will remain lit until Jan. 3.

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One of the city’s highlight holiday events will also take place next weekend with Buddy’s Holly Jolly Christmas on Dec. 1 at the Clarke Foundation Theatre on Prentis Avenue.

Zachary Stevenson, star of the hit musical The Buddy Holly Story, will host the Christmas concert, which features Chicago-based group The Lovettes.

The trio will perform a salute to female icons and girl groups of the 1950s and 1960s.

Holiday Magic Celebration

In mid-December, Santa Claus will host a North Pole-themed “Holiday Magic” community celebration at the Leisure Centre on Grande Street.

Free, family-friendly activities include ice skating, gymnasium “Reindeer Games,” and more.

The “Holiday Magic” celebration will take place on Dec. 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.