MILFORD, PA — Milford Presents and the Milford Lions Club will host Milford’s annual tree lighting on the grounds of the Community House on Saturday, December 2. The celebration features free hot cocoa and cookies as well as a performance by the Dingman Delaware Middle School Chorus under the direction of Brian Krauss beginning at 4:30 p.m.

The ceremonial countdown and lighting of Milford’s Christmas tree will take place at 5:15 p.m., with the trees lining the downtown streets also lit for the holiday season. Once the tree is lit, Santa Claus will arrive on top of Milford Fire Department’s Engine 33 with a very cool team of reindeer on motorcycles from the Pike County chapter of ABATE.

Many of Milford’s specialty stores and artist galleries will remain open after the event for holiday shopping. Shop local stores this holiday for everything from kayaks to candy, jewelry to home decor, with most stores offering locally made and handcrafted one-of-a-kind gifts. For more information visit www.MilfordPA.us.