Palmerton sets dates for Christmas tree Adoption

The Palmerton Holiday Lighting Committee has set the dates for tree adoption for their annual Christmas in the Park. The adoption events will take place from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m. to noon Saturday and 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 17 (if necessary) at the Palmerton Ambulance Building, 501 Delaware Ave., Palmerton. There are a limited number of trees available on a first come, first served basis and each family and/or organization may adopt one tree.

The minimum donation for tree adoption is $45. All checks should be made out to The Palmerton Holiday Lighting Committee. The following information is required upon adoption: name of person decorating the tree, phone number, and email address. Trees must be decorated in compliance with the guidelines that will be provided at adoption. Decorating is slated to begin on Sunday, Nov. 24 and must be completed by Wednesday, Dec. 4. No trees will be adopted outside of these events. Christmas in the Park is held on Saturday, Dec. 7 from noon to 5 p.m. in the Palmerton Borough Park. Tree lighting will take place at 4:45 p.m.

The festive day brings vendors with food and crafts to the park, horse drawn carriage rides, face painting, musical entertainment as well as a visit from Santa. The rain date is Sunday, Dec. 8.

Further information and update will be available on the Palmerton Holiday Lighting Committee Facebook page.