Garden City Officially Kicks-Off the 2009 Holiday Season with Annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Holiday Festival on December 5
WHO: The City of Garden City, a leading Chatham County municipality.
WHAT: Annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Holiday Festival. Mayor Tennyson Holder will light the official city tree, a 30-ft. cedar, at Volunteer Park. A Holiday Festival will follow at Sharon Park including the arrival of Mr. and Mrs. Claus by fire truck, Christmas caroling, holiday puppet shows, a Moonbounce, arts and crafts, a poinsettia raffle, and performances by the Garden City Senior Citizens Choir and local church groups. Refreshments will be provided by Garden City’s Police Department. All events are free and open to the public.
WHERE: Volunteer Park and Sharon Park
Garden City, Ga.
Volunteer Park is located on Hwy 21 just in front of Bazemore Park and Sharon Park is located at 507 Sharon Park Drive
WHEN: Saturday, December 5, 2009
Official Tree Lighting Ceremony - 6:00 p.m.
Holiday Festival - 6:30-7:45 p.m.
INTERVIEWS: Garden City Parks and Recreation Director Cliff Ducey and various City Council members will be available for interviews on-site.
ABOUT GARDEN CITY:
Located in the heart of Chatham County, Garden City stands apart as one of the leading municipalities in coastal Georgia. Featuring a progressive blend of industry and small business, Garden City boasts a rich history, friendly neighborhoods, vibrant economy and quality services for residents. Originally founded in 1939, Garden City has the distinction of being the second largest municipality in the state of Georgia with no property taxes. Defined by responsive, visionary leadership, Garden City is currently building an innovative mixed-use Town Center near I-16, which will serve as the new home of the municipality’
