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Anticipation of Santa has already begun on Atlantic Ave.Photos courtesy of Atlantic Ave. LDC

Atlantic Ave.’s long-standing development corp. organizes special events for upcoming holiday season

November 20, 2023

ATLANTIC AVE. — One of Brooklyn’s longest avenues, who’s western end reaches the New York Harbor and ends at the waterfront with a popular shopping district in brownstone neighborhoods, also features a rich commercial history. This month, Atlantic Avenue is getting ready for the merriest season of all with special events, gift deals, and SANTA! The Atlantic Avenue Local Development

Let there be light! Sunset Park hosts another festive tree-lighting ceremony

December 3, 2019

SUNSET PARK — A Sunset Park Christmas tradition continues, as the Sunset Park Fifth Avenue Business Improvement District (BID) held its annual holiday tree-lighting ceremony

Where to get lit in Brooklyn this year: A tree lighting round-up

November 29, 2019

It’s the most wonderful time of the year to come together as a community and watch a big ol’ tree get lit. No, really. Tree

Adams Hosts Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at Borough Hall

December 14, 2018

Starting the holiday season right in Brooklyn. Borough President Eric Adams hosted Borough Hall’s annual Christmas tree lighting on Weds., Dec. 12 at Brooklyn Borough

Holiday Bliss: Bay Ridge Celebrates at Annual Owl’s Head Tree Lighting

December 12, 2018

Lucky number seven. Owl’s Head Park played host to its seventh annual Christmas tree lighting on Monday evening, Dec. 10. The ceremony, held in front

Bay Ridge Comes Together at Annual Shore Road Tree Lighting

December 3, 2018

Bay Ridge celebrated its first of many tree lightings this holiday season on Thursday, November 29 at State Senator Marty Golden’s annual decking at the

Sunset Residents Brave Cold for BID’s Annual Tree Lighting

November 26, 2018

It was a winter wonderland in Sunset Park. Despite frigid temperatures, the Sunset Park Fifth Avenue Business Improvement District hosted its annual tree lighting ceremony

PHOTOS: Dyker Heights continues holiday cheer with annual 13th Avenue tree lighting

December 13, 2017

It’s not just the houses in Dyker Heights that get into the holiday spirit year after year. The ‘hood celebrated once more on Friday, December 8 at the 13th Avenue

PHOTOS: Owl’s Head Park brightens the holidays with annual tree lighting ceremony

December 6, 2017

Deck the halls! Owl’s Head Park played host to its sixth annual Christmas Tree lighting ceremony in front of the park house across from Bliss Terrace and 68th Street. Owl’s

Strazzullo Law Firm celebrates at annual tree lighting

December 6, 2017

An 18th Avenue law firm got in the holiday spirit on Tuesday, December 5. The staff of Strazzullo Law Firm, P.C. was joined by friends, family, clients and area residents

PHOTOS: Lady Moody Square hosts annual tree lighting

December 6, 2017

A Christmas tradition remains strong. State Senator Marty Golden hosted his second of a series of tree lightings on Friday, December 1 at Gravesend’s Lady Moody Square, Van Sicklen Street

PHOTOS: Lady Moody Square tree lighting a glistening evening in Gravesend

December 18, 2015

Holiday traditions create beauty for community folks to appreciate together. On Thursday December 10, State Senator Marty Golden hosted his Annual Lady Moody Square Tree Lighting Ceremony in Gravesend at

Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph hosts first bilingual Christmas event, uniting two cultures

December 18, 2015

The holidays bring people together. With that in mind, on Friday, December 4, the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph, 856 Pacific Street, united cultures and created a festive yet diverse community

Twinkling lights shine in Dyker Heights for Christmas

December 17, 2015

Santa made yet another stop before Christmas, this time in Dyker Heights for the neighborhood’s annual tree-lighting. The event, hosted jointly by the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce and the 13th

Maimonides Medical Center shares Christmas spirit with the Holy Cross community

December 16, 2015

This community tree lighting created joy for people of all ages. On Sunday, December 6, the tree was lit at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church located at 84th Street and

Sunset BID hosts successful tree lighting

December 9, 2015

Sunset Park knows how to ring in the Christmas season. For the 16th year, on Thursday, December 3, the Sunset Park Business Improvement District (BID) held its Christmas tree lighting

McKinley tree lighting draws crowds

December 8, 2015

Talk about decking the halls in Dyker. Parents, children and community leaders gathered on Thursday, December 3 at McKinley Park (Bay Ridge Parkway and Fort Hamilton Parkway) for another local

PHOTOS: Holiday season aglow at Shore Road tree lighting

December 3, 2015

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, indeed. With merriment – and ceremonious tree lightings – left and right, it was only fitting that Bay Ridge celebrated its second

MetroTech tree lighting brightens up an ordinary Monday night

December 3, 2015

Joy and Christmas spirit are starting to glisten across the borough. The 26th annual MetroTech Tree Lighting Ceremony took place on Monday November 30, at dusk at MetroTech Commons in

Holiday spirit alive at annual Owl’s Head tree lighting

December 2, 2015

‘Tis the season. The first of many local tree lightings kicked off at Owl’s Head Park on Tuesday, December 1 as dozens of local residents, elected officials and community leaders

St. Bernard Parish celebrates season with lights

December 19, 2014

Here comes Santa—on a vintage fire truck! The St. Bernard of Clairvaux church celebrated the holiday season with lights, songs and Christmas treats at its East 69th Street location on

13th Avenue aglow for the holidays

December 17, 2014

It’s the most wonderful time of the year for merchants and shoppers alike. The 13th Avenue Merchants Association celebrated the start of another holiday season on Friday, December 12 at

Atlantic Avenue celebrates with annual tree lighting

December 11, 2014

Atlantic Avenue’s annual tree lighting ceremony brought all sorts of holiday cheer to the corner of Bond Street in Boerum Hill on Friday, December 5. Free and open to the

Sharing Christmas spirit on Shore Road

December 10, 2014

The Shore Road Parks Conservancy served up a sweet side of Christmas spirit at its 10th annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Monday, December 8. Holiday cheer was plentiful at the

Owl’s Head aglow with holiday cheer

December 3, 2014

A little drizzle can’t stop Saint Nick. Ridgeites gathered on Tuesday, December 2 – despite the rainy weather – to watch as the Owl’s Head Park Horticultural Group of the

Park Slope sees big lights on Small Business Saturday

December 2, 2014

With the help of Santa Claus and Frosty the Snowman, Park Slope’s Fifth Avenue Business Improvement District (BID) kicked off Small Business Saturday with a holiday festival and tree-lighting ceremony

A jolly old time at the McKinley Park tree lighting

December 20, 2013

The air may have been chilly but hearts were warm as the beribboned holiday tree in McKinley Park was set alight on the evening of December 11.

A grand party, sponsored by State Senator Marty Golden, included the opportunity to meet Santa, as well as plenty of hot chocolate and entertainme …

Merriment in Gravesend as Yule tree is lit

December 18, 2013

The holidays are here! The Christmas spirit shone bright, as a holiday tree was lit in Gravesend at Lady Moody Square, with the smiles on the childrens faces attesting to the joyous atmosphere, despite inclement weather.

The girls were very happy. They had fun, said Jasmine Nikocevic, …

Christmas at Borough Hall

December 17, 2013

Cold but festive, Brooklyn residents turned out en masse in Downtown Brooklyn on Tuesday evening, December 10 to see Borough President Marty Markowitz light the Christmas tree in Borough Hall

Tradition rekindled

December 12, 2013

A Ridge tradition was renewed on the evening of Sunday, December 1, as the Nativity scene outside Visitation Academy was lit, right before Mass, marking the beginning of Advent. Afterwards, Lorraine Marciano was presented with the Distinguished Faculty Award and John Perez was given the St. Franc …

Twice the holiday light and cheer in Sunset Park

December 9, 2013

In what has become a much-anticipated neighborhood tradition, the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in front of the Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help (OLPH) on Fifth Avenue at 60th

Holidays on Atlantic Avenue blend community and commerce

December 6, 2013

Atlantic Avenue is already known as one of Brooklyn’s major commercial strips, connecting several neighborhoods, including Cobble Hill, Boerum Hill, Brooklyn Heights, Gowanus, but on December 3, it showed off

For Your Calendar: Holiday fun is taking over Brooklyn

November 27, 2013

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. It’s also the most eventful. From tree lightings to meeting Saint Nick, Brooklyn is filled with events through the end of the

Crowds gather for Kings Plaza tree lighting

November 26, 2013

The holiday spirit was in full effect this weekend as shoppers packed Kings Plaza to celebrate the lighting of the Enchanted Tree, marking the official start of the holiday season. Shoppers were given magic wands to count down the majestic tree lighting, followed by fun games, prizes and an appea …

PHOTOS: Kings Plaza lights an Enchanted Tree

November 25, 2013

The holiday spirit was in full effect this weekend as shoppers packed Kings Plaza to celebrate the lighting of the Enchanted Tree, marking the official start of the holiday season.

PHOTOS: Albee Square tree and menorah lighting

November 22, 2013

‘Tis the season to light up the night with holiday lights! One of the first lighting ceremonies of the season took place shortly after sundown on Thursday, November 21, in

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