The City of West Columbia is hosting the 18th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday, December 2, 2022, at 6:30 PM, at West Columbia City Hall, 200 N. 12th Street, West Columbia, SC. Area elementary school “What Christmas Means to Me” essay contest winners will be recognized and read the winning essays or poems. In addition to the writing contest, there is a student artwork contest. The winning artwork entry is featured on the cover of the event program. The top three entries are displayed on the Art on State wall in the Interactive Art Park, 425 Meeting Street.

The program will include Christmas carols, greetings, and the lighting of the West Columbia Christmas Tree.

Entertainment includes:

• Dow Welsh, Holland Avenue Baptist Church – Master of Ceremonies
• Northside Middle School Chorus
• Busbee Creative Arts Academy Chorus
• East Point Academy Cub Chorus
• Special Readings from Mrs. Claus
• Brickhouse Gourmet Coffee & Tea and cookies.
• Event Link: https://fb.me/e/24qKajWp1