RUMFORD — The fourth annual Festival of Trees will be celebrated Saturday, Dec. 8, in Rumford Falls Auditorium.
The doors will open at 6 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m., Jim Rinaldo, chairman of the Rumford Performing Arts Committee, said Thursday in a news release.
Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there, as well as Frosty the Snowman and Panda Bear, he said.
Local artists will sing Christmas carols and there will be a special “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” reading.
The auditorium will be brightly lit with Christmas trees sponsored by local businesses and organizations.
During intermission there will be homemade Christmas cookies and hot chocolate free for everyone.
“There will be gifts for every good girl and boy, and maybe even for those who haven’t been quite as good,” Rinaldo said.
Starting Tuesday, Dec. 3, there will be a mailbox for children to place their letter to Santa at the Town Hall next to the tax collector’s office.
“Everyone will have an opportunity to vote for the tree they think is the best looking tree in the Festival of Trees show,” he said.
The show will begin with RAAPA singing Christmas carols and end with Tia Dunn leading everyone in the audience with an old favorite Christmas song.
“We are saving the best for last: there is no cost to come to the show,” Rinaldo said. “Our only request is that you enjoy yourself and have a very Merry Christmas!”
The show is sponsored by the Rumford Performing Arts Committee.
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