The City of Brighton will be celebrating its annual Tree Lighting sponsored by United Power this December, one week before its annual Festival of Lights Parade. The annual tradition will take place Saturday, Dec. 3 from 2- 7 p.m. at Founders Plaza on Main and Bridge streets.
New to the event this year will be a Winter Market featuring unique artists, crafters, and artisan food vendors beginning at 2 p.m.
Other activities prior to the tree lighting include free face painting, the Teddy Bear & Friends Tree and Santa Comes to Town. Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive at Founders Plaza at 3:30 p.m.
Face Vocal Band, the internationally acclaimed all-vocal rock band from Boulder, will be performing from 5 - 7 p.m. on S. Main Street in front of Founders Plaza. Sponsored by the Brighton Economic Development Corporation, FACE will help City Council countdown as the Christmas Tree is lit at 5 p.m.