BRUNSWICK, ME  (November 17, 2022) – The Brunswick Downtown Association, (BDA) is pleased to present its Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on the Brunswick Town Mall on Saturday, November 26th. 

BDA’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony is a heart-warming way to kick-off the holiday season in downtown Brunswick. The event will feature performances by the Brunswick High School Chorus and the Una Voce Chamber Choir, free cookies and cocoa, an ice carving demonstration, time with Frosty and Mrs. Claus, and a magical visit from Santa when he arrives on a Firetruck!  At 5:00 Santa will flip the ceremonial switch and light up Brunswick’s Christmas Tree. 

Adults and children of all ages are invited to celebrate the season at this festive community event. 

2 to 5 PM: Free hot cocoa and cookies (provided by Sunnybrook Retirement Community), ice carving, and rides in BDA’s Polar Express Bus! 

2:30 PM: Santa will arrive on a Brunswick Fire Truck. Children are welcome to visit with Santa in the Gazebo until 5 p.m. 

3 PM: Una Voce Chamber Choir performance

4 PM:  Brunswick High School Chorus performance of carols and holiday songs

5 PM: The countdown to the tree lighting begins – Santa will flip the ceremonial switch and light up the Tree! 

Event Sponsors: Presenting: Northeast Bank & The Davis Fund; Supporting: Mechanics Savings; Food Sponsor: Sunnybrook Retirement Community; Christmas Tree Sponsor: Dead River Company. 

November 26th is also Small Business Saturday – a day to celebrate and support small businesses and all they do for our community. Let’s go #ShopSmall this November 26th and all season long! 

More than half of Americans either own or work for a small business, and small businesses create about two-thirds of new jobs in the U.S. each year. Visit Downtown Brunswick on the BIG day to Shop Small! 

 The BDA is a 501(c)3, non-profit organization. For more information about the Brunswick Downtown Association, please visit www.brunswickdowntown.org or call 729-4439.