Politics & Government

County Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Moves Indoors

The Carroll County commissioners will hold the 8th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in the lobby of the county office building.

A little rain isn't going to stop the Carroll County Board of Commissioners from kicking off the holidays with the 8th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony.

The festivities will move inside to the lobby of the county office building located at 22 North Center Street in Westminster.

According to a news release, the annual tree lighting is made possible with assistance from the the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce as well as the generosity of several local businesses including: , , DDC Inc, Francis Scott Key Chamber Singers, , Arbor Valley Landscaping and JCK Christmas Tree Farm.

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The ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. Following a brief welcome by the commissioners, holiday songs will be performed by the Francis Scott Key Chamber Singers and the lighting of the tree. Tasty refreshments will be provided by Gypsy’s Tea Room and CUP Tea Bar & Café.

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