It’s time to toss all Thanksgiving decorations aside since the Christmas season has officially begun. Tree lighting events have been scheduled to kick off holiday festivities in The Villages.
Brownwood Paddock Square
The first tree lighting event will take place Saturday, Nov. 26 at Brownwood Paddock Square. Along with the tree lighting, attendees can expect live music from performers such as The Mystic Jewels, All that Ballroom, the Prime Time Twirlers and Music in Motion. The event will begin at 4 p.m. and run until 9 p.m.
Lake Sumter Landing Market Square
The next tree lighting will be on Tuesday, Nov. 29 at Lake Sumter Landing Market Square. Performers at the event include The Villages Cheerleaders, The Villages Twirlers, Drum Corps and the Aloha O’ Ka Hula dancers. The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office will also be at the event for their annual toy drive to benefit underprivileged children in the Tri-County area. The event begins at 4 p.m.
Spanish Springs Town Square
The final event will be on Friday, Dec. 2 at Spanish Springs Town Square. The Christmas Parade that normally is held at the polo fields will now be at Spanish Springs Town Square, and will begin at 3 p.m. — before the tree lighting event that starts at 4 p.m.
