Friday, Nov.

29, 2013 (Halifax, NS) – HRM residents are invited to the annual Dartmouth tree lighting festivities taking place at Sullivan’s Pond on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013.

Residents can enjoy a wide variety of activities in addition to the tree lighting, including a free ride on the Kiwanis Santa Claus Express Train; a visit with an HRM fire truck, local mascots’ HRP Blue, RCMP Safety Bear and The Holiday Penguin; an LED Light Exchange; fireworks; a choir; and a visit from Santa.

For a full list of events and timing, please visit: http://www.halifax.ca/events/DartmouthTree.html or call #311.

Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013, 4:30 – 6:15 p.m.

Sullivan’s Pond, Dartmouth

Please note that Crichton Avenue between Prince Albert Road and Dahlia Street will be closed from 2 p.m. until 9 p.m. to accommodate the large number of people expected to attend the event.

Due to the large number of vehicles and pedestrians in the area, motorists can expect delays.

Source: Release