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Lighting Ceremony Set For Nov. 27

News - Osawatomie

Written by Brandon Steinert

Wednesday, 18 November 2009 08:00

Tradition dictates that the annual Christmas lighting ceremony is nearly upon the citizens of Osawatomie. Residents will be given the opportunity to participate in various events from 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 27.

“My favorite part is seeing the kids enjoy Santa Claus, and when the lights turn on, you can see their eyes light up,” said Grady Atwater, administrator for John Brown State Historic Site. “And to see families out together enjoying the Christmas season.”

Atwater said the event usually has a turnout in the hundreds, and he expects it to be similar this year. He said there will be several thing done differently this year, most of them improvements and new activities.

Osawatomie businesses will be celebrating by having special sales and activities for customers from 5 to 7 p.m. While shopping, residents can register for prize drawings at the participating locations. The drawings will take place at 7:30 p.m. at the Osawatomie History Museum and Railroad Depot. Registrants must be present to win.

Attendees also will have a chance to win a jar of candy and $10 if they can guess how many candies are in the jar.
A $25 prize will be awarded to whoever wins the Christmas cookie and cupcake decorating contest, sponsored by the Century 21 Pool Realty office.

Participants can spread the cheer and help others get into the Christmas spirit with downtown caroling, which begins at 5:30 p.m. and will last until 7.

At 6 p.m., students with the Paola School of Dance will have a holiday recital at City Auditorium, and the Band of Oz will perform at the Osawatomie History Museum at 6:30 p.m. The lighting ceremony will be at 7 p.m.

“It’s a wonderful chance to not only see what Osawatomie businesses have to offer for shoppers,” Atwater said, “but it’s a great chance for families to enjoy an evening together.”

The event is sponsored by the John Brown Museum State Historic Site and the Osawatomie Tourism Committee.

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