Celebrate your favorite winter holiday December in Washington Square when The Washington Square Association offers two chances to sing yuletide carols in downtown’s historic park. For 100 years, the Association has provided the annual 45-foot Christmas tree just south of the Arch that will be lit for the season between the hours of 4 pm and 1 am. The Vermont tree is scheduled to arrive in Washington Square in late November, the Monday after Thanksgiving. The Washington Square Park Arch is located at the foot of Fifth Avenue, one block south of Eighth Street.

On Wednesday, December 11th at 6 pm, the Rob Susman Brass Quartet, their vocalist Linseigh Green, and children and grown-ups alike will sing holiday songs. The sparkling lights on the resplendent tree will be turned on to mark the beginning of festive winter evenings. Santa Claus himself has promised to appear, candy canes in hand, and lead the children in the illumination countdown. The Washington Square Association provides songbooks. Given that this is their 100th year, expect a little extra something special, but like Christmas presents, we won’t know what they are until the event itself.

The Village Alliance promotes local happenings to build community within the Village and is not affiliated with this event. All questions and requests for information should be directed to the event organizer. The public information number is 212-252- 3621.