The 33rd Annual Kennebunk Tree Lighting had a great turnout. Thank you to all that made this Tree Lighting one of the best.
Donna and Nelson Ballou happily donated their spectacular tree.
A big thanks to Kennebunk Light & Power for hanging the banners and donating the candy canes that were given out by Santa, and to the Kennebunk Police for closing the streets and providing additional assistance. John Downing was the MC of the event.
Thanks to the following merchants and banks who participated in providing food, beverages, and treats including:
A Place To Start Again
Andrews Milligan
Berkshire Hathaway
Boulangerie
Camden National Bank
Duffy’s
Found
Gorham Savings Bank
Kennebunk Inn
Kennebunk Savings Bank
People’s United Bank
Smithwick & Mariners Insurance
Smitty’s Cinema provided popcorn from their popcorn machine
TD Bank
York County Coast Star
Found provided the electrical source for the popcorn machine.
Larry Macintyre and his horse and wagon drove Santa to the tree.
Alaina Tridente and Laura Snyder Smith from Chamber of Commerce along with Tucker Smith were the popcorn poppers.
Jules Reinoehl conducted the Kennebunk High School Choir, who sang beautifully.
Kenny Bear who skated at Waterhouse Center.
Finally to the big man himself, Santa Claus, for coming to light the tree and then going to the Waterhouse Center to skate.
Thank you all
Ahmed Ciangiulli and the Kennebunk Downtown Committee
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