The Greater Northern Lehigh Chamber of Commerce, a partner of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, has partnered with Heidelberg, Lynn, Lowhill and Weisenberg townships, and co-presenting sponsor, the Honey Done List Co., and Jerdon Construction for the fourth annual Northwestern Lehigh Tree Lighting Ceremony.

The event will take place 4:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 at Ontelaunee Park

The event will feature festive holiday performances from the New Life Drum Circle at 4:30 p.m., Ebenezer Church Choir at 5 p.m., Grace Community Church Worship Band at 5:30 p.m., and the Northwestern Lehigh and Weisenberg Elementary School Choruses at 6 p.m., before a grand entrance from Santa Claus himself to light the tree at 6:30 p.m.

A vendor market will take place in the lower pavilion with crafters, nonprofits, and local businesses offering goods for holiday shopping.

The upper pavilion will host a variety of food samples, including soup samples from Curious Goods at the Bake Oven Inn, hot dogs, hot cider from Eight Oaks Farm Distillery, and hot chocolate.

There will also be giveaway items at the Chamber Booth and a holiday DJ.

Throughout the evening, attendees will have the opportunity to see a live ice craving, reindeer, and take photos with Mickie and Minnie Mouse.

Food trucks will also be on site for purchase.

In addition to the tree lighting festivities, the event will also host a food drive to collect can goods and non-perishable items for Christ’s Church at Lowhill Food Pantry.

This event is free and open to the public.