Yonkers Annual Christmas Tree lighting Celebration In Getty square.

The City of Yonkers Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration will take place on Monday, December 8 starting at 3:30 p.m. in Getty Square. The free celebration will feature the lighting of Getty Square's 25ft Christmas Tree at 4:45 p.m. More details about the festive event follow.

From 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. holiday entertainment will be provided by the BID. At 4:30 p.m. Mayor Amicone will join officials from the Downtown Waterfront BID to present a special Business Award. Following the presentation, Mayor Amicone and the award recipient will light the Getty Square Christmas Tree at 4:45 p.m. Also included in the celebration will be holiday performances by the Yonkers Idol, Junior Idol and members of Good Sheppard Parish Young Adult Chorus from 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. And last but not least, Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus will make a special visit to Getty Square at 5:30 p.m.

Free parking for this event will be available at the Chicken Island parking lot from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. For more information, please contact the Yonkers Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation at (914) 377-6439.