The Festival of Lights will once again light up the skies over West Union after the official lighting ceremony on Friday. The switch will remain turned onto the community’s “Festival of Lights” nightly from approximately 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. through the holiday season. (File photo)

Grand Lighting returns Friday

The grand lighting of West Union’s Festival of Lights will be held on Friday, Nov. 28. The fun and festivities are scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. at the West Union Recreation Complex.

Shortly after his arrival aboard his special coach, Santa Claus will begin the countdown to turn on the community’s Festival of Lights. Children who share their wish list with Santa will receive a coloring book, a glow-in-the-dark necklace, and a candy cane. In addition to other children’s activities, hot dogs, cookies, and hot chocolate will be served.

Visiting children are asked to bring a canned good(s) to be donated to the Fayette County Food Shelf.

For the seventh consecutive year, the Festival of Lights Committee reports that a large number of new lights and displays have been installed over a five-acre area at the local recreation and aquatic center properties.

The switch will remain turned onto the community’s “Festival of Lights” nightly from approximately 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. through the holiday season. There is no admission, but donations are accepted at the drop box at the entry/exit of the holiday display.