Milford’s annual Festival of Lights and Tree Lighting will be on Friday, Nov. 29 on the Milford Green. The event, sponsored by Trinity Point Wealth, begins at 5:30 p.m. and runs to 7:30 p.m.
The city and the Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce are jointly presenting the festivities.
The Festival of Lights starts with a gathering on the green at 5:30 p.m. featuring live holiday music at the gazebo by the Milford Concert Band and DJ Shelia.
The Milford Bank will be hosting its 4th Annual Winter Wonderland at the bank’s main office on the Green from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The event will feature various winter-themed activities for children and adults of all ages. Attendees will be treated to costumed characters for a meet and greet as well as photos, a train ride, games, prizes, carolers and crafts.
The Tree Lighting takes place at 6:30 p.m. at the gazebo with the arrival of a firetruck from Milford Firefighters Union IAFF Local 944 carrying Santa Claus.
Mayor Ben Blake and representatives from the Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce will pull the switch to set the trees on the green alight.
Once lit, Santa will sit with all the boys and girls. A line for children to meet Santa will be set up outside the gazebo.
The event is free to attend.