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New Lights, Displays To Make Surrey’s Tree Lighting Festival Twinkle On Nov. 23

Darpan News Desk, 13 Nov, 2019 08:16 PM

    Presented by Coast Capital Savings, the Surrey Tree Lighting Festival returns to Surrey's Civic Plaza on Saturday, November 23, 2019.

     

    The expanded Holiday Market will return to offer locally-made goods. The Holiday Fun Zone on University Drive will feature:

     

    - amusement rides

     

    - road hockey

     

    - food trucks

     

    - inflatables

     

    - a DJ

     
     

    The lighting of Surrey’s 60-foot Christmas tree will cap the event. This is one of the tallest Christmas trees in Canada.

     

     

    The entrance to the Holiday Fun Zone on University Drive will now include a Light Tunnel where guests can walk through and take photos. The area will also offer magical features and activities including an Enchanted Forest of illuminated trees and a Candy Cane Dance tent with an LED dance floor.

     

    Additionally, visitors can escape the cold and enjoy family-friendly and festive holiday activities in the Holiday Market and Village tent located on Civic Plaza. The tent will feature over 30 local vendors and crafters, activations, live performances and new interactive light features.

     
     
     
     

    More than 30 local musicians, choirs and dancers will perform on the festival’s seven stages, including Canadian pop singer Begonia, the Fleetwood Mac tribute band Dreams, local alternative-rock band Hotel Mira and indie-pop group Leisure Club. Holiday choirs will perform on the Tree Riser Stage, Snowflake Stage and in the City Centre Library.

     

    In partnership with Surrey Youth Dance Services, this year’s free event will feature pop up breakdance performances and dance showcases throughout the day.

     
     

    A 30-minute breakdance battle with a live DJ set will take place at 4pm at the Candy Cane Dance Tent where youth are encouraged to participate to win prizes. Located on University Drive, the North Pole Stage will showcase a blend of hip-hop and breakdancing acts alongside cultural dance performances including Indigenous youth group Kwel Eng Sen Dancers, the Mexican Dance Ensemble and female dance group Brazilian Swag.

     
     

    “With the continuing growth of Surrey’s youth dance community, we are thrilled that we can offer a platform for youth to showcase their talent. We have some gifted youth in our community, and what better time to bring them together than the holidays,” says Mary Rukavina, Manager of Special Events and Film.

     

    “With the addition of the youth dance showcase, spectacular light displays and expanded features this year, Surrey’s Tree Lighting Festival will be one of the most memorable holiday traditions to attend.”

     
     

    Additional highlights include a Ferris Wheel, live music, amusement rides, inflatables, family activities, road hockey, children’s crafts and cookie decorating at the Just Cakes Treat Zone located in the Holiday Market & Village Tent.

     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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    ‘tis the hockey season! The Holiday Fun Zone takes over University Dr. with Road Hockey, light tunnel, food trucks, and the new North Pole Stage.

    A post shared by Surrey BC Events (@surreybcevents) on Nov 7, 2019 at 7:20pm PST

     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

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