Hoisted high in the air by crane, Santa Claus lit the towering Perkasie Christmas tree before a sea of onlookers.
Thousands swarmed downtown Perkasie Saturday, December 2, for the town’s 115th annual tree lighting ceremony, the oldest in the nation.
"This ceremony was recognized as the oldest in the nation in 2015, when it was read into the Congressional Record by Representative Mike Fitzpatrick,” said Todd Hurley, Master of Ceremonies.
The ceremony was accompanied by an extravaganza of attractions and activities, including stilt walkers, aerial acrobatics, a fire performer, a wagon ride and an alpaca farm. Other entertainment included live music, children’s games and a visit from the grinch.
As the tree lighting approached, Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived on a Perkasie Electric Truck to great fanfare. Loud cheers and applause filled the air as the tree was lit aglow.
Following the ceremony, Santa and Mrs. Claus settled in the RE/MAX440 building for photos, with families lining up at the entrance. Rounding out the event were Christmas treats, marshmallow roasting, food trucks and shopping and dining specials.
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