Marquette Township Celebrates The “Catch the Christmas Spirit” Tree Lighting Ceremony with 38 Foot Tree

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    Thanks for coming out for the "Catch the Christmas Spirit" Tree Lighting Ceremony.
    Thanks for coming out for the “Catch the Christmas Spirit” Tree Lighting Ceremony.

    Marquette, MI  –  November 27, 2018  –  Marquette Township sure caught the Christmas Spirit tonight as the community gathered in the Applebee’s parking lot for the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Standing at 38 feet with hundreds of dazzling lights, this year’s tree is the biggest yet!

    People joined us in the parking lot around 6:00 pm for some classic Christmas tunes on the big stage. We started things off with music from “the Gift 106.1fm” before Northern Lights A Cappella took over to lead everyone in some traditional Christmas carols, followed by the Negaunee Male Chorus.

    Hearing reports of the Grinch nearby, Marquette County Sheriff Deputies were on standby. Sure enough, that green Christmas thief couldn’t resist. He crept through the crowd making his way to toward our beautiful tree before his plans were spoiled once again by our friends at the Sheriff’s Department. They arrested that mean ol’ Grinch and saved Christmas, and just in time because Santa was arriving!

    Santa gave his reindeer a break and hitched a ride in with a township fire truck for his grand entrance. Making his way through the crowd, Santa said “Hello” to many little boys and girls. With the Grinch locked up, it was time to flip the switch and light up Christmas! The community counted down to zero and Santa powered up the tree. Hundreds of lights flickered on at once and the big star on top shone brightly. With the tree light and sparkling in the dark, it was time to head inside the Westwood Mall to warm up and enjoy some refreshments and entertainment.

    Santa gave out lots of hugs as he made his way to the stage.
    Santa gave out lots of hugs as he made his way to the stage.

    While some formed a line for pictures with Santa, others warmed up with fresh coffee and hot chocolate from BIGGBY Coffee. Super One Foods covered dinner with free brats and hot dogs. They also brought cookies and juice as light refreshments! The Honor Credit Union popcorn bags were perfect for snacking on while New Attitudes Dance Studio performed.

    Thanks to the Marquette Township Business Association for their hard work.
    Thanks to the Marquette Township Business Association for their hard work.

    Special thanks to Barb and Dave Wiegand for donating this year’s tree and, Applebee’sWestwood MallSuper One FoodsBIGGBY CoffeeHonor Credit Unionthe Marquette Township Fire Department, the Marquette County Sheriff’s Department, Cedar Motor Inn, Marquette Township Business Associationthe Gift 106.1fm and Sunny.FM 101.9!

    The Township events committee members Pete LaRue, Randy Girard, Barb Wiegand, Kate Houtz, and Todd Noordyk wish you a very Merry Christmas.

    To see photos and a story on setting up this year’s tree, click here.

    Listen to the broadcasts that ran morning, afternoon, and evening just before the Christmas Tree Lighting:

    See Over 60 Photos From Tonight’s Tree Lighting:

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