Published December 05. 2022 01:45PM
The 27th Annual Lighting of Depot Square Park wrapped up the Tamaqua Spirit of Christmas Festival, which kicked off Thursday. Cindy White, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Tamaqua, sang several Christmas carols. Attendees held candles during “Silent Night” and watched as the tree was lit. Tamaqua Mayor Nathan Gerace served as master of ceremonies, and Tamaqua councilman and Citizen of the Year Jay Hollenbach Jr. was the guest speaker.
A man holds a candle as Pastor Cindy White, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Tamaqua, sings “Silent Night” and the Christmas tree in Depot Square Park is lit. The event was one of many held during the Tamaqua Spirit of Christmas. JILL WHALEN/TIMES NEWS
The Christmas tree at Depot Square Park, shown behind the gazebo, was lit Sunday evening. JILL WHALEN/TIMES NEWS