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Batavia Festival of Lights Dec. 1, 2013

Celebration of Lights Festival Events Schedule 

Experience the Magic of Batavia! 
Sunday, December 1 from 5:30 – 7 p.m. at the Batavia Riverwalk 
Free admission * Free parking north of the Government Center 
                    
Schedule of Events: 

5:30 – 6 p.m. 

  • Performance by the Batavia Community Band 

5:30 - 7 p.m.                   
  • Free hayrides with food or cash donation. New or gently used coats, hats and mittens are also welcome. Donations benefit the Batavia Food Pantry.   
  • Free roasted chestnuts 
  • Family photo opportunity - main stage of Peg Bond Center                         
  • Hot dogs and hot chocolate for sale by the Batavia Teen Center 
  • Batavia Fire Department Bake Sale 

5:45 p.m.                   
  • Community sing-a-long led by Craig Foltos, Foltos Tonsorial Parlor 
  
6 p.m.           
  • Arrival of Santa             
  • Welcome by Mayor Schielke 
  • Ceremonial tree lighting with the Christmas Tree Lane “People’s Choice” award winner 
  
6:15 p.m.           
  • Santa's Warming House: Visit Santa at the Peg Bond Center warming house and receive a special holiday gift (children under 10 while supplies last) 
  
6:15 - 7 p.m.           
  • Story hour hosted by the Batavia Public Library takes place at the Gustafson Research Center, located in the lower level of the Batavia Depot Museum. 
    
Special Features: 

Christmas tree lane (trees decorated by local organizations) - *New this year! Voting will take place on the Batavia Park District’s Facebook page for the “People’s Choice Award” winning tree. View photos of all 25 trees between Wednesday, Nov. 27 and Sunday, Dec. 1. “Like” your favorite to submit your vote! The contest ends at noon on Sunday, Dec. 1. The winning business or organization will get to help light the ceremonial tree with Mayor Schielke! 
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