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Cannery Row Tree Lighting Ceremony to Kick Off Holiday Season
MONTEREY, Calif. -Cannery Row is pulling out all the stops for its 8th annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. This year's celebration will feature all new entertainment and interior and exterior holiday décor, including a 25-foot tree and 9-foot toy soldiers. The ceremony will serve as a kick-off for a season full of exciting weekend events on Cannery Row, including carolers, a petting zoo, crafts, a Ghirardelli ice-cream sundae eating contest, appearances by the Grinch, a children's sand castle contest and holiday ice carving demonstration.
WHO:
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Cannery Row
The Monterey Peninsula's First Christmas Tree Lighting of the Season
WHAT:
The Monterey Peninsula's Christmas season will officially commence with the lighting of the 25-foot Christmas tree in Steinbeck Plaza. Cannery Row will be transformed into a glowing, enchanted wonderland. Local dignitaries and Cannery Row personalities will be present to welcome the community. Festivities will include a performance by the 12-person Bell Choir and a magical appearance by Santa. Complimentary souvenir photos courtesy of Cannery Row will be available to children who wish to visit with Santa Claus in his cottage. Free surrey bike rides will also be available. Donations to the Big Brothers Big Sisters will be accepted.
WHEN:
Friday, November 29, 2002
6:00 p.m.
WHERE:
Steinbeck Plaza
Cannery Row, Monterey
RESERVATIONS:
No reservations needed. FREE to the public. For additional information, call 831/372-2259 or visit www.canneryrow.com.
About Cannery Row
Cannery Row was made famous in John Steinbeck's classic novel depicting life in the "the sardine capital of the world." Today, Cannery Row is a beautiful waterfront playground where visitors from all over the world seek a California getaway as authentic as the coast itself. Cannery Row was named “One of the Seven Wonders of Monterey County” by the Monterey County Herald readers. Cannery Row remains a treasure of California's Central Coast, where a discovery awaits every type of visitor. For more information, visit the official Cannery Row website at www.canneryrow.com.