Lighting the tree in Port Jervis

PORT JERVIS, N.Y. — The annual holiday tree lighting ceremony will be held on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. This event, sponsored by the Port Jervis Tourism Board will feature Al Gessner’s All Star Travelling Band as well as the Tri-State Community Chorus. Mayor Gary Lopriore will be lighting the tree. There will be a special visit from Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus who will arrive on a fire truck and hand out candy canes. So bring your camera. Hot chocolate will also be served. In addition, art students from Port Jervis High School will be displaying their artwork at UpFront Exhibition Space, 31 Jersey Ave from 5 to 9 p.m.