Light up the village!
Published 12:10 am Thursday, December 8, 2022
Marc Pruitt photo No tree lighting service is complete without the appearance of Jolly Old Saint Nicholas, who received Christmas wishes from these two attendees
Marc Pruitt photo Let it snow!
Marc Pruitt photo Clemmons Mayor Mike Rogers introduces Nina Beck and her two daughters, Charlie and Sailor, who were chosen to light the tree this year
Marc Pruitt photo Clemmons Mayor Mike Rogers introduces the Clemmons Village Council at the annual Christmas Tree Lighting. Left to right: Rogers, Lynette Fox (the Village Events Coordinator), Bradley Taylor, Mary Cameron, Michelle Barson, Mike Combest and Chris Wrights
Marc Pruitt photo All Aboard the Triad Express, a popular attraction at the Christmas Tree Lighting
Marc Pruitt There was a steady flow of traffic in both directions on Clemmons Road and Lewisville-Clemmons Road for the Christmas Tree Lighting
Marc Pruitt photo Councilman Mike Combest hands out tasty treats to a few of the younger members of the audience
Marc Pruitt photo Ethan Boland, a member of the West Forsyth drumline, was in the Christmas spirit with his holiday onesie
The West Forsyth drumline was on hand to perform
Marc Pruitt photo The Morgan Elementary School Chorus delighted the audience by singing several Christmas songs
The annual Clemmons Christmas Tree lighting ceremony took place on Tuesday, Nov. 29, at Clemmons Village Hall with great attendance.
Event goers were regaled with a series of Christmas songs from the Morgan Elementary School choir, a rousing performance from the West Forsyth drumline, plenty of fun activities for folks of all ages, and of course, an appearance from the Jolly Old Elf, Santa Claus, himself.
Mayor Mike Rogers served as the emcee for the evening and introduced everyone to the stage, including Nina Beck and her two daughters, Charlie and Sailor, who were selected to light the tree this year. Nina is the owner of English’s Bridal and Formal Wear. Nina lost her husband, Alan, in 2021 unexpectedly, and Christmas was his favorite holiday.
Plenty of favorite characters were on hand mingling with the crowd and taking pictures — Anna, Elsa, Olaf, Sven, the Chick-fil-A cow and the YMCA frog and there was a line wrapped around the building to board the Triad Express, and there was snow! Lots of the white stuff fell throughout the evening to make the occasion even more festive.
Of course, there was a long line of children to check in with Santa to find out if they were on the naughty list of the nice list, and wish lists were also exchanged with Saint Nick to curry favor.
It was a great celebration to kick off the holiday season.
