Nope, not a splashstravaganza like Rockefeller Center. This was low-key, with a few speeches by local politicos and local park personnel/volunteers.
There was a brass quintet who played very well. Cantori sang five songs—I can only remember four. All of the aforementioned were available to seek out, but only via a QR code. So I need to rely on memory.
The choral group (a cappella) sang Ding, Dong, Merrily on High; Carol of the Bells (a Ukrainian song); I Saw Three Ships (arranged by a Cantori singer who was not present—he's a new papa!); I don't remember the fourth (see QR code, above); and finishing with We Wish You a Merry Christmas.
After the lighting of the tree, we then went into sing-along mode with Joy to the World. Second was O, Christmas Tree, but since I didn't have access to the lyrics for the version they were using, I headed for the exit. I did jingle my hand-held bell as I drifted away during Jingle Bells. A fun early evening.
I also had hot chocolate (the kids volunteering did a great job; I even got whipped cream, even though I usually don't—I wanted them to feel like they were contributing). Ditto for the five-year-old offering cookies. Hey, 'tis the season, right?
I'll try to post photos. (See FaceBook.)
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