On Friday, December 5, 2014, residents of Allentown will come together for a tree lighting. The event coincides with the Allentown Association’s First Fridays Gallery Walk, which means that there will be hundreds of people out on the street, eating, shopping, and being merry.
Join Santa at 6pm as he flips the switch that will light up the trees – corner of Allen and Park Street. Cider and hot cocoa will be provided for all those who attend.
Along with the tree lighting, visitors can also expect free horse and carriage rides along with Santa (6pm-9pm), and complimentary beverages. There will also be caroling out on the street. Greater Allentown Gallery Association will have Open Gallery hours until 9:00 PM*, so be sure to stop in and warm up to some original art along the way. Families are welcome to help decorate three trees that were planted in memory of notable Allentown residents.
*Participating galleries include Studio Hart, 65 Allen Street; Indigo Gallery, 47 Allen Street; Buffalo LUV Glasswork, 74 Allen Street; Buffalo Big Print Gallery, 78 Allen Street; Manuel Barreto, 430 Delaware Ave.; Starlight Studio, 340 Delaware Ave.; TGW@497 Gallery, 497 Franklin Street.
The First Fridays event is free and open to all.
For information on individual artists showing at each gallery, visit www.alllentown.org or Allentown.org/first-fridays.