Severna Park Tree Lighting Signals That Christmas Is Almost Here

Kids from 1 to 92 fixed their attention on the large tree next to the chamber office as the crowd counted down for Severna Park’s tree lighting.

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Sarah (9) and Hannah (11) Taylor posed for a photo with the Grinch.

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Children lined up for their turn to see Santa himself, including siblings Yvonne (4) and Bobby (6) Mayer.

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Kids from 1 to 92 fixed their attention on the large tree next to the chamber office as the crowd counted down for Severna Park’s tree lighting.

Photos by Meredith Winter

Dasher and Dancer, Comet and Cupid, and many more of their friends from The Edge Dance Complex performed for the crowds at the tree lighting.

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A routine by the Severna Park High School cheerleaders kicked off the tree-lighting festivities.

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The Severna Park High School jazz band played tunes for the crowds.

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Kids from 1 to 92 fixed their attention on the large tree next to the chamber office as the crowd counted down for Severna Park’s tree lighting.

Photos by Meredith Winter

A choir group from Severna Park Elementary School sang for the hundreds of community members who gathered to celebrate the season.

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Onlookers young and old gathered to watch the Severna Park Elementary School choir.

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Thankfully, the Grinch was on his best behavior, greeting kids and posing for photos rather than stealing Christmas cheer.

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Posted Wednesday, December 11, 2024 12:00 am

Santa, the Grinch and several hundred community members gathered on December 6 for a community tree-lighting ceremony hosted by the Greater Severna Park and Arnold Chamber of Commerce. Local school and dance groups entertained crowds with holiday themed performances, and kids of all ages kept warm with hot cocoa and enjoyed treats ranging from cookies to ice cream.