It was a beautiful, crisp winter evening on Friday, December 6, for the Town of Ogden’s inaugural Magical Holiday Celebration and Christmas Tree Lighting Event. Families gathered at the Ogden Community Center for a festive evening filled with indoor holiday games, music, food, crafts, storytelling, a special visit with Santa, and, of course, the much-anticipated Christmas tree lighting. This year’s event combined elements of the Town’s Santa’s Magical Express Parade with the Christmas Tree Lighting.
“We are proud to have created an event that blends the tradition of our Santa Parade with the Town Tree Lighting, offering an evening that truly brings everyone together in celebration,” said Parks and Recreation Director Andrea Hansen. “What made this event even more special was the spirit of collaboration. Every department in the Town of Ogden contributed – whether through time, resources, ideas, or creativity. This collective effort perfectly captured the true essence of the season.”
“The Town of Ogden’s successful Magical Holiday Celebration and Christmas Tree Lighting Event was a warm reminder of what makes our small community so special. It was an evening of fellowship, laughter and joy, and a chance to gather with friends and neighbors to celebrate and kick off the Christmas season,” said Ogden Town Supervisor Mike Zale. “Admittedly, I am not a Hallmark movie enthusiast, but I believe the Town of Ogden’s holiday event could give any Hallmark movie set a run for its money.
“I would like to thank our Parks and Recreation Director, Andrea Hansen, Town Clerk Noelle Burley, our Maintenance Department, and all our other town staff who worked hard to plan and prepare for this wonderful event. I would also like to extend my gratitude to the other organizations that volunteered their time to support this event. This was truly a collaborative effort, and this event would not have been possible without each and every one of you.
“Lastly, I’d like to thank everyone who came out to participate in this lovely event. I hope you had as much fun as we did! I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year,” Zale concluded.
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